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Powertrain Calibration & Software Engineer

Livernois Motorsports & Engineering
Dearborn, MI Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 9/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2027

Overview

Join our innovative engineering team as a Powertrain Calibration & Software Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in developing, testing, and optimizing advanced powertrain control systems for performance vehicles while overseeing emissions compliance, third-party testing coordination, and technical document processing.

Duties

  • Develop and implement calibration strategies for engine and transmission control units using specialized software tools.
  • Conduct root cause analysis on powertrain performance issues, identifying and resolving software or hardware discrepancies efficiently.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards like ASME codes & durability.
  • Utilize ATI Vision to perform calibration changes and testing with emulated modules.
  • Manage project scheduling and coordination across cross-functional teams to meet development milestones in engineering product development projects.
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts through detailed data analysis and root cause investigations during vehicle testing phases.
  • Execute calibration and software development for active and upcoming OEM-adjacent programs.
  • Support the process to obtain Executive Orders (EOs) or updates/revisions from CARB as requested.
  • Facilitate vehicle emissions and powertrain testing through third-party suppliers as needed.
  • Maintain compliance with the vehicle operation policies for on-road testing

Skills

  • Extensive experience with project management tools for scheduling and tracking development tasks, direct JIRA experience preferred.
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills to collaborate effectively with software developers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing teams, and suppliers.
  • Demonstrated background in engine powertrain calibration, software development, and CARB/EPA emissions testing processes.
  • Valid driver's license clear for public road driving and proof of insurance meeting the company standards to operate company test vehicles.

Pay: $40.00 - $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

Application Question(s):

  • Total years of experience with emulated real-time modules?

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • ATI Vision: 8 years (Required)
  • project management software: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Dearborn Heights, MI 48125: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $70

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