1. An engine system properties controller, comprising: an exhaust aftertreatment system module configured to generate an exhaust conditions vector request; a powertrain module configured to receive the exhaust conditions vector request from the exhaust aftertreatment system module and generate at least one engine operating condition target based on the exhaust conditions vector request; and a combustion module configured to receive the at least one engine operating condition target and generate at least one engine controls command based on the at least one engine operating condition target.