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Sr. Systems Engineer Powertrain Control Systems Engineering


Job Location:

Indianapolis, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 28 August 2026 (3 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 25 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOIN THE TEAM THATS POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today were driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.

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Benefits:

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the companys discretion.

  • Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage

  • Employer HSA contribution

  • Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Short & Long-Term Disability

  • Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance

  • 401K with generous Company match & contribution

  • Accrued Paid Time Off

  • 12 Paid Holidays 1 Floating Holiday

  • Robust employee wellness program

  • Tuition assistance program

Job Description:

JOIN THE TEAM THATS POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today were driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.

This is an exciting opportunity in Indianapolis IN for a Sr. Systems Engineer to join our Powertrain Control Systems Engineering team within Product Engineering.

Learn more about this role and how you can begindriving your career forward!

Summary:

Responsible for the integration and development of heavy-duty commercial vehicle propulsion control systems. Broad range of scope which includes defining system requirements developing integration strategies in a model-based design environment and releasing control system software into production. Significant work in MATLAB and Simulink in addition to C/C software and hardware in the loop systems test cells and test vehicle environments to develop our vehicle propulsion systems. This position also entails working closely with hardware engineers to integrate electrical components mechanical systems sensors actuators and controllers to produce industry-leading propulsion systems.

Responsibilities:

Develop system requirements

Design/Develop/Implement embedded controls design in a production controls environment to satisfy system requirements

Create/Maintain Control System DFMEAs

Develop/Execute Control System verification and validation plans

Lead control system integration design including communication systems propulsion system interface functions and vehicle interfaces

Utilize model-based simulation environments MIL/SIL/HIL and other test assets (test cells/vehicles) for controls development

Collaborate with internal and external customers to optimize system integration and ensure design meets requirements

Experience:

Bachelor of Science in related fields required Master of Science preferred

5 years of experience in Powertrain or Vehicle Embedded Control Systems in either Automotive Aerospace Marine Agriculture or Construction industries.

MATLAB/Simulink experience in a production controls environment

C/C experience in a production controls environment

DFMEA experience required

Experience using HIL/SIL/MIL environments for product development

CAN / J1939 serial data communication system working knowledge

Familiarity with power electronics and electro-mechanical components preferred

Ability to attain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and perform in vehicle development activities

Excellent written and oral communication skills



Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age race color sex religion creed national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC


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Allison Transmission is a global leader in automatic transmissions, with locations worldwide providing hybrid propulsion solutions for commercial vehicles and industries.

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