Director - X-in-the-Loop Frameworks & Platforms

Job ID: 2022193

Career Area: Software Electric & Electronics

Position Type: Salaried

Location: Headquarters & Technology Center – Auburn Hills

48326, US

Date Posted: November 9, 2026

Brand: FCA Group

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced engineering leader to define and lead the next generation of virtual validation capabilities for Software Defined Vehicles (SDV).

As Director, XIL Frameworks & Platforms, you will be responsible for the strategy, evolution, and adoption of a modern xIL ecosystem spanning Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), Virtual ECU (vECU), simulation, virtualization, cloud-based validation, and test automation technologies.

You will lead the transformation toward a virtual-first engineering model, enabling software teams to develop, integrate, verify, and validate vehicle software earlier and more efficiently through scalable platforms, automated workflows, and continuous verification practices.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of software validation in a rapidly evolving SDV environment while building the foundation for a virtual vehicle ecosystem capable of supporting software development and validation before physical hardware is available.

What You’ll Do

Define and Drive the xIL Strategy

As the leader of the xIL Frameworks & Platforms function, you will define and execute the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for virtual validation capabilities across Software Engineering within Product Development & Technology. You will champion the adoption of virtual-first engineering practices, anticipate future software validation needs, and guide the evolution of xIL technologies to support increasingly complex Software Defined Vehicle programs. Working across engineering organizations, you will align technology investments, priorities, and capabilities to accelerate software delivery, improve quality, and establish the foundation for a future virtual vehicle environment. You will also be responsible for shaping the organization’s virtualization strategy, building the business case for transformational technology investments, and ensuring measurable value realization through adoption, productivity improvements, and software quality outcomes.

Build a World-Class xIL Ecosystem

You will lead the development of a scalable, harmonized xIL ecosystem spanning Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), virtual ECU, simulation, virtualization, and automated verification technologies. Your focus will be on delivering reusable platforms, frameworks, and services that integrate seamlessly into software development and validation workflows. By driving standardization, interoperability, and platform adoption, you will establish a consistent engineering experience across domains while enabling the efficient deployment and operation of xIL capabilities across multiple concurrent vehicle programs, balancing common platform needs with program-specific requirements and accelerating validation at scale.

Lead Technology Transformation

As a transformational technology leader, you will drive the adoption of virtual validation, continuous verification, and software-centric engineering practices across the organization. You will influence stakeholders across software engineering, systems engineering, integration, validation, and domain teams to accelerate organizational change and establish xIL technologies as a natural part of everyday engineering workflows. Through strong technical leadership and stakeholder engagement, you will foster a culture of innovation, automation, and continuous improvement while advancing the roadmap toward a virtual vehicle ecosystem.

EOE/Disability/Veteran

Our benefits reflects the STELLANTIS commitment to helping you reach your personal and professional goals. In addition to an environment that promotes career development, we offer benefits for a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding future, designed to take care of you and your family, in various stages of life.

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