Propulsion System Architect

GM • Warren, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

General Motors is seeking an engineer to develop new electrified propulsion system architectures and lead cross-functional teams. The role focuses on balancing propulsion requirements and integrating systems to meet vehicle performance, range, drive quality, and cost targets. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across engineering and business teams and be comfortable addressing ambiguous problems.

The position includes developing advanced propulsion technologies and integrating selected technologies into vehicle programs, identifying and resolving performance gaps, and leading project teams through program gates and milestones. The role also involves benchmarking technologies and documenting inventions for intellectual property review and potential patent submissions.

This role is categorized as hybrid. The selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least three times a week or at another frequency set by their manager. Relocation benefits are available to candidates who qualify under company policy. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in product engineering.
• Ability to lead complex technical projects with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to turn ambiguous problems into a tangible approach for identifying optimal solutions.
• Creativity and latitude in handling challenging assignments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Project management and negotiating skills.
• DFSS Black Belt.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a relevant field.
• At least 8 years of experience in electrification engineering.

Responsibilities

• Balance propulsion system requirements to optimize the vehicle-integrated propulsion system.
• Ensure high-fidelity analytical models, initial component designs, and controls are developed for key electrification systems and components.
• Develop systems to meet performance and cost targets in collaboration with VDDV, Cost Engineering, and Planning.
• Lead component or system trade studies to select solutions that meet vehicle requirements for range, performance, drive quality, and cost.
• Collaborate with R&D, Technical Fellows, Vehicle Architects, and BoM owners to develop advanced propulsion technologies and proof-of-concepts, and provide feedback to technology roadmaps.
• Integrate selected technologies into ATW or BA programs.
• Identify performance gaps and work with stakeholders to determine resolutions.
• Ensure propulsion system DFMEA is completed.
• Collaborate with vehicle, battery, drive unit, and motor engineers to align requirements and hardware technology with customer expectations.
• Work with vehicle teams to align propulsion system development and integration.
• Lead project teams through program gates and milestones, working with SMTs, vehicle teams, planning, Finance, and Electrification leadership as needed.
• Benchmark automotive and other industries to identify and implement innovative electric-vehicle technologies.
• Document new ideas for invention board review and potential patent submissions to protect intellectual property.
• Lead and direct engineers assigned to the program and provide mentorship.

Benefits

• Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
• GM provides employee well-being and career-support resources; details are available through its Total Rewards resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior