Senior Technical Specialist - HW/SW

General Motors•Mountain View, CA

29d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Role: As the Technical Specialist - HW/SW integration for the SDV 2.0 Aggregator supporting the Ultifi platform, you will plan, lead, and execute SDV 2.0 hardware–software as a product. You will provide technical direction for both internal GM teams and external suppliers, using quantitative and qualitative data to solve highly complex problems. You will also develop and drive strategic software and systems solutions that enable key business and program initiatives. What You’ll Do: Serve as the system architect interface between in‑house Aggregator hardware design teams and GM software teams, leading production execution. Understand the SDV 2.0 Aggregator Hardware Product and Mechatronics Software Architecture (Farm–Aggregator–Extender) and lead/support development and release of software content aligned with program milestones. Interpret Aggregator/Extender requirements and software content needs across all project phases, including Design, Validation (PreDV, DV, PV), and key program deliverables (CVF, PPTB, PTB, PPV, MVB, SORP). Lead or support software architecture definition, RASIC alignment between Aggregator hardware, GM software teams, and associated delivery plans. Lead/support HSIS activities aligned with Aggregator hardware. Lead/support hardware/software integration troubleshooting at GM internal labs, benches, factories, and external locations (suppliers, dealers) as required to resolve issues. Prepare and coordinate software timing plans that ensure all program requirements and MRD dates are met with the appropriate level of software maturity. Lead/support maintenance of software functional component specifications. Participate in Product Development Team (PDT) meetings to coordinate development and integration of products into the vehicle. Represent Aggregator and Extender components at Vehicle Program Team and management reviews as requested. Author and approve Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) to release software. Drive resolution of software issues and roadblocks, escalating to leadership as appropriate. Support sourcing activities for infrastructure and software elements in partnership with Purchasing. Support integration and bench testing activities. Coordinate diagnostic development, integration, and testing for Aggregator/Extender functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience applying microprocessor based‑ controllers to automotive vehicle electrical systems.
Foundational understanding of software development, hardware/software co‑design, and verification/validation processes.
Demonstrated technical and professional skills in a job-related area, with excellent problem‑ s‑olving skills involving complex systems.
High level of oral and written communication skills.
Strong program management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to milestones.
Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across functions and resolve priority conflicts.

Nice To Haves

Direct hands-on experience developing real‑-time‑ controls software using languages such as C/C++, Java, or Assembly, and scripting languages such as Python and other modern scripting languages.
Understanding of operating systems (e.g., Unix, Linux, RTOS for embedded systems) and instrumentation tools (e.g., INCA, in-circuit‑ emulators, dSPACE).
Familiarity with configuration management systems (e.g., Git) and build/CI tools (e.g., Jenkins, eflow).
Master’s degree in Hardware, Computer, Electrical, or Software Engineering.
Experience with automotive product release and specification processes.
Knowledge of microcontroller architectures, memory technologies, and programming.
High-level‑ understanding of hardware design and electronic module failure modes.
Working knowledge of vehicle serial data communications (e.g., Ethernet, CAN, LIN).
Demonstrated proficiency in writing and interpreting software and hardware requirements.
Strong understanding of software verification and validation processes.
Experience performing system and component level‑ DFMEAs (preferred).
Experience using DFSS or similar structured problem-solving‑ and design methodologies (preferred).

Responsibilities

Serve as the system architect interface between in‑house Aggregator hardware design teams and GM software teams, leading production execution.
Understand the SDV 2.0 Aggregator Hardware Product and Mechatronics Software Architecture (Farm–Aggregator–Extender) and lead/support development and release of software content aligned with program milestones.
Interpret Aggregator/Extender requirements and software content needs across all project phases, including Design, Validation (PreDV, DV, PV), and key program deliverables (CVF, PPTB, PTB, PPV, MVB, SORP).
Lead or support software architecture definition, RASIC alignment between Aggregator hardware, GM software teams, and associated delivery plans.
Lead/support HSIS activities aligned with Aggregator hardware.
Lead/support hardware/software integration troubleshooting at GM internal labs, benches, factories, and external locations (suppliers, dealers) as required to resolve issues.
Prepare and coordinate software timing plans that ensure all program requirements and MRD dates are met with the appropriate level of software maturity.
Lead/support maintenance of software functional component specifications.
Participate in Product Development Team (PDT) meetings to coordinate development and integration of products into the vehicle.
Represent Aggregator and Extender components at Vehicle Program Team and management reviews as requested.
Author and approve Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) to release software.
Drive resolution of software issues and roadblocks, escalating to leadership as appropriate.
Support sourcing activities for infrastructure and software elements in partnership with Purchasing.
Support integration and bench testing activities.
Coordinate diagnostic development, integration, and testing for Aggregator/Extender functions.