BMS - Validation Component Lead

 

The Battery Management System (BMS) Validation Component Lead is responsible for driving the technical execution and validation outcomes for BMS software across assigned battery programs within the Vehicle & Propulsion Controls organization.

This role is accountable for developing and executing component‑level validation strategies, ensuring complete test coverage, verification of safety‑critical and diagnostic functions, and alignment with program and release objectives.

The BMS Validation Component Lead guides the technical activities of the validation team across multiple environments—including High Voltage HIL, battery test benches, and vehicle platforms—to ensure accurate and robust validation of BMS functionality, diagnostics, and safety behavior.

This position works cross‑functionally with Battery Systems, Hardware, Controls, Software Development, Diagnostics, and Functional Safety teams to define and execute comprehensive validation campaigns and ensure compliance with all Stellantis BMS and high‑voltage regulatory and software specifications.

The role also interfaces with external BMS suppliers to coordinate validation activities, support issue resolution, and ensure alignment between internal validation objectives and supplier deliverables.

The BMS Validation Component Lead provides clear visibility into validation status, technical risks, and coverage, supporting data‑driven decisions and ensuring readiness for software release and vehicle integration.

 

Key Activities: ACTIVITIES

 

Validation Strategy & Planning

• Define and maintain BMS validation requirements and Design Verification Plans (DVPs) in alignment with program and software release objectives
• Establish validation scope for BMS core functions (SoX, HV battery management), Vehicle Functions (VF), and Networking Operating Specifications (NOS)
• Develop and manage validation timing plans, ensuring alignment with Feature Rollout Plan (FROP) and program milestones

 

Validation Execution & Technical Leadership

• Lead validation activities across High Voltage HIL, battery test benches, and vehicle environments to ensure robust verification of BMS functionality, diagnostics, and safety behavior
• Guide the team in test development, execution, and troubleshooting, ensuring efficient issue detection and resolution
• Ensure proper system-level integration and validation of BMS within the HV battery and vehicle architecture

 

Issue Resolution & Technical Ownership

• Drive issue investigation and pre-analysis, enabling efficient root cause identification and coordinating resolution across engineering teams
• Ensure issues are properly tracked, prioritized, and resolved in alignment with program timing and release quality targets

 

Cross-Functional & Supplier Coordination

• Collaborate with internal teams (Battery Systems, Hardware, Controls, Diagnostics, Functional Safety) to align on validation approach and execution
• Interface with external BMS suppliers to coordinate validation activities and resolve integration issues
• Support and participate in key program reviews (e.g., design reviews / CDR)

 

Program Tracking & Reporting

• Provide clear visibility into validation status, software maturity, and technical risks
• Track validation progress and support data-driven release readiness decisions

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, or related technical field from an accredited institution
• 8+ years of experience in automotive, electrification, or embedded systems engineering
• Experience with battery management systems (BMS), electrified powertrains, or high-voltage (HV) systems