Senior Sub System Lead Engineer - Virtual Applications

GM•Milford, MI

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Mission: At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale. Hybrid: This position allows flexibility utilizing our hybrid-work appropriately model where team members can work at General Motors Milford Proving Ground, Milford, Michigan or off-site, requiring the team member be onsite to support project needs. At GM, we believe work-life harmonization is essential to a team member’s success and job satisfaction. The Role: A VMEC Sr. Sub-System Lead Engineer (SSLE) develops some of General Motor’s most advanced and exciting mobility features. This dynamic role supports innovative technology development applicable to aspects of autonomous, electric, and traditional internal combustion applications in the following domain areas: Brakes Chassis-Suspension Diagnostics Drivability Drive Mode Electrified Propulsion High Voltage Battery ICE/Hybrid Propulsion and Emissions Propulsion Thermal Management Quality. This role supports ICE/Hybrid Propulsion in several functional areas, specifically Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop Virtualization activities.

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 applicable 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.