Body Controls System Test Engineer

General Motors•Warren, MI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

We believe work-life balance is essential to a team member’s success and job satisfaction. This position allows some work flexibility to ensure our diverse team has good work-life balance. Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. This position requires the employee to be on-site 3-5 days per week. Hands-on validation work is required to be successful in this role. At General Motors, we are building on our momentum and changing the way we do things. As we move towards our ZERO ZERO ZERO vision for the future, we are looking to add hard-working individuals to help contribute to our Validation team! The Body Controls & System Test Team is looking for a Body Electronics System Test Engineer to join our organization! Our area is rapidly growing and is being transformed due to the adoption of software defined architecture. In Body electronics system test space, we validate different customer facing features in functional areas like Vehicle Access, Digital key, Vehicle Theft, Compartments & Closures, etc. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands on experience in future technologies GM is introducing in Body electronics/Mechatronics space. The Body Electronics System Test Engineer will: Lead Body electronics feature, system and solution testing (manual and automated). Create, manage, and complete Body electronics software feature/system/solution validation plans (Behavior Test specification etc.) Develop test methodologies to support new technology launch. Lead test automation development and execution for relevant body controls products. Lead and execute certification relevant activities for body electronics software features. Collect data using advanced test equipment. Analyze, review results and document failures via PRTS, Jira etc. Author validation reports (CG190 etc.) Participate in Agile ceremonies (PI planning, DSU etc.) Additional Responsibilities: Lead system test issue resolution initiatives Lead best practices and process improvement initiatives. Support regulatory and compliance relevant activities for body electronics software features. Support program team reviews and demos. Maintain communication with cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience with proven technical and professional skills in Engineering
Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer/software engineering, or Computer Science
Minimum of 3 years of experience in programming/scripting (Python etc.)
Minimum of 3 years of experience with Test automation framework (Autobot, Autoval etc.)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in performing testing in multiple test environments (HIL, Vehicle, Virtual)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Software Integration testing/System Integration testing and/or Feature testing
Valid US Driver License
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis.
A company vehicle will only be provided for this role by passing the Motor Vehicle Report review.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in electrical/computer/software engineering
Experience with vehicle and bench validation at component or subsystem level
Experience with data logging tools (Vehicle Spy, CANALYZER Tools etc.)
Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) process and familiarity with Gherkin
Experience with GitHub, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Jira and other configuration management, version control and code quality tools
Experience debugging software/electrical/HW issues
Working knowledge of embedded software development using C/Matlab/Simulink and associated tools (Jira, DOORS, Rhapsody, etc.)
Quick to learn, ambitious, and willing to work hands-on with GM's vehicles and benches
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams
Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal direction

Responsibilities

Lead Body electronics feature, system and solution testing (manual and automated)
Create, manage, and complete Body electronics software feature/system/solution validation plans (Behavior Test specification etc.)
Develop test methodologies to support new technology launch
Lead test automation development and execution for relevant body controls products
Lead and execute certification relevant activities for body electronics software features
Collect data using advanced test equipment
Analyze, review results and document failures via PRTS, Jira etc
Author validation reports (CG190 etc.)
Participate in Agile ceremonies (PI planning, DSU etc.)
Lead system test issue resolution initiatives
Lead best practices and process improvement initiatives
Support regulatory and compliance relevant activities for body electronics software features
Support program team reviews and demos
Maintain communication with cross-functional stakeholders