Senior Sub System Lead Engineer - Virtual Applications

General Motors•Milford, MI

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

At General Motors, product teams are redefining mobility through a human-centered design process, creating vehicles and experiences designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. They are transforming today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard with breakthrough hardware, battery systems, intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, their products move millions of people globally as they aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility to work at General Motors Milford Proving Ground, Milford, Michigan, or off-site, with required onsite presence to support project needs. GM emphasizes work-life harmonization for team member success and job satisfaction. The VMEC Sr. Sub-System Lead Engineer (SSLE) is responsible for developing some of General Motor’s most advanced and exciting mobility features. This dynamic role supports innovative technology development applicable to autonomous, electric, and traditional internal combustion applications across various domain areas including Brakes, Chassis-Suspension, Diagnostics, Drivability, Drive Mode, Electrified Propulsion, High Voltage Battery, ICE/Hybrid Propulsion and Emissions, Propulsion Thermal Management, and Quality. Specifically, this role supports ICE/Hybrid Propulsion in Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop Virtualization activities. The Sr. Sub-System Lead Engineer (SSLE) is an individual contributor with recognized expertise, responsible for tasks and work throughout the entire vehicle development lifecycle, including requirements definition, design and implementation, testing, and problem resolution. Knowledge of Agile, systems engineering, requirements, embedded controls development, and calibration is a definite plus. A strong drive and tenacity to grow technically and professionally while working on General Motor’s exciting features is essential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or related engineering discipline
Minimum of 6+ years of experience in the software/engineering field working with one or more of the following: Brakes, Chassis-Suspension, Diagnostics, Drivability, Drive Mode, Electrified Propulsion, High Voltage Battery, ICE/Hybrid Propulsion and Emissions, Propulsion Thermal Management, Quality
Strong analytical problem-solving skills, including independent judgment and decision-making skills, where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues
Physics-based understanding of the Voice-of-Customer
Ability to effectively communicate issues, status and recommendations to leadership
Proven ability in project management skills and ability to teach others
Ability to prioritize work with only limited direction from manager

Nice To Haves

Masters or PhD in Engineering
Working knowledge of Jenkins, AutoBot, AutoVal, OptimMate
Proficient in Python (C/C++)
Experience related to specifying physics of dynamic electromechanical systems (e.g., Brakes, Chassis, Suspension, Electrification, Thermal, etc.)
Experience with calibration, software, and controls development
Experience leveraging simulation environments and plant modeling for testing or requirements generation is a plus (e.g., Matlab/Simulink, CarSim, GT-Power, D-Space, ETAS, etc.)
Experience with OBD regulations requirements
Experience with safety critical systems

Responsibilities

Perform complex sub-system analysis to define functional controls and hardware requirements, including the definition of: Noise factors (e.g., aging, build variation, environmental, etc.) Interface mapping (e.g., inputs to outputs) Actuator and sensor performance requirements Input to output transfer functions (e.g., latency, overshoot, oscillation, etc.) Calibration requirements Regulatory, safety and customer facing interactions (e.g., FE/CO2, DQ, Emissions, NVH, Performance) Signal/data retention
Leverage physical (bench) and virtual (e.g., models, simulation) to establish and test use cases and acceptance criteria for normal and degraded states of applicable sub-systems
Create and maintain Sub-System Technical Specification (SSTS) documents for applicable subsystems
Create and maintain sub-system specifications in requirements management software (e.g., Doors, Jama Connect, codebeamer, etc.)
Root cause all appliable sub-system related issues and translate solutions into new or revised requirements
Create and maintain Functional Architecture Documents (FADs)/Context Diagrams with the assistance of Global Architecture teams
Lead sub-system level FMEAs and collaborate on System and Component FMEAs
Use Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) Integration Tool (FIT) for managing FMEA processes across applicable subsystems
Create and maintain Features, Stories, and/or Change Requests to manage requirements and specifications of sub-systems using change management tools (e.g., IBM Rational Team Concert, Jira, etc.)
Collaborate with Controls and Software Engineers to review software implementation ensuring compliance with requirements
Review Owner’s Manual and Service Information related to the applicable sub-system
Provide guidance and input for feature design verification plan by working with System and/or Feature Owners and Validation Engineers
Maintain open requirements issue list and review, track, and report on progress and status
Support advanced technical work projects that drive future features and vehicle enhancements
Lead team in automation of HiL / SiL through architecting, developing and deploying end-to-end integrated solutions

Benefits

An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation & holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts