Emissions Systems Engineer

Emissions Systems Engineer

This role focuses on leading the concept definition, design, and integration of advanced emissions systems for gasoline-powered internal combustion engines, hybrid electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid applications. The Emissions Systems Engineer develops and implements hardware and software strategies to meet stringent regulatory emissions standards. The position serves as a technical lead, balancing cross-functional trade-offs across mechanical, electrical, and chemical domains to deliver optimized, durable propulsion systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the concept definition, design, and integration of advanced emissions systems for gasoline-powered internal combustion engines, hybrid electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
• Develop and implement hardware strategies to meet stringent emissions regulations.
• Create and refine software strategies that support emissions control and compliance across multiple propulsion architectures.
• Serve as a technical lead for emissions systems, coordinating inputs from mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering disciplines.
• Balance cross-functional trade-offs between performance, durability, cost, and regulatory compliance to deliver optimized propulsion systems.
• Apply quality control principles to ensure emissions systems meet performance and reliability targets.
• Coordinate and manage emissions-related projects, including planning, tracking, and reporting progress to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate emissions systems into overall powertrain and vehicle architectures.
• Support system integration activities, including testing, validation, and troubleshooting of emissions systems.
• Contribute technical expertise in propulsion and emissions system engineering to support continuous improvement and innovation.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (BS engineering).
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in propulsion or emissions system engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with powertrain and engine systems.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, coordination, and execution of engineering projects.
• Knowledge of emissions systems for internal combustion engines, hybrid electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
• Experience with system integration of mechanical, electrical, and chemical subsystems.
• Understanding of quality control principles as applied to engineering systems.
• Ability to develop and implement hardware and software strategies to meet emissions regulations such as SULEV20, SULEV15, and SULEV10.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on gasoline-powered internal combustion engine emissions systems.
• Familiarity with hybrid and plug-in hybrid propulsion architectures.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex, multi-domain systems.
• Effective communication skills for presenting technical topics and project status to diverse stakeholders.

Work Environment

The role operates within a professional engineering environment focused on advanced propulsion and emissions technologies. You will collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, chemical, and systems engineers to integrate emissions solutions into complete powertrain systems. The position offers flexibility in work schedule and supports a work-from-home arrangement, enabling a mix of remote collaboration and structured project work. The environment emphasizes quality, regulatory compliance, and innovation in emissions reduction technologies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.30 - $50.74/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Dearborn,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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Key skills/competency

• Emissions Systems Engineering
• Propulsion Systems
• Internal Combustion Engines
• Hybrid Electric Vehicles
• Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles
• Hardware Strategy
• Software Strategy
• System Integration
• Project Management
• Regulatory Compliance