System Owner Engineer

General Motors

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.. The Role The Occupant Thermal Comfort (OTC) Feature Owner (FO) and Thermal Systems Owner (SO) establish strategy, methodology, and requirements for overall thermal system through hardware and software solutions, serving as subject matter experts to ensure customer, functional, robustness, safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements are met. FO/SO create and maintain the Feature Technical Specification (FTS) and System Technical Specification (STS) to meet customer requirements as specified in the Vehicle Technical Specifications (VTS), then decompose these requirements for allocation to supporting systems and subsystems such as Cabin Thermal Energy Management (CTEM). FO/SO are responsible for implementing new and existing technologies to enable OTC and thermal system strategies, understanding and managing the delicate balance between enterprise cost, energy usage, and design complexity to meet customer expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science
7+ years of thermal and/or systems engineering experience
Understand System development, verification, validation and vehicle manufacturing processes
Experience in vehicle controls, hardware design and failure modes
Understand appropriate content for Vehicle and System Level Specifications
Understand the capability and application of various analytical tools
Proactive / results driven individual with high levels of initiative and leadership capability.
Strong track record of solving complex problems and outlining the strategy by which others can solve a problem
High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and negotiate effectively with others to meet mutual goals
DFSS Blackbelt
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate test vehicles

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
In-depth knowledge of Systems Engineering methods (e.g. structured design) and effective scoping of the required work products
Experience in thermal areas such as underhood cooling, front end airflow, HVAC and cabin comfort
Demonstrated technical and professional skills in system integration and energy management
Knowledge of Systems Engineering methods (e.g., structured design) and effective scoping of the required work products

Responsibilities

Develop and release System Technical Specification
Create System FMEA
Support Scoping Epics
Stay Abreast of new technologies and new processes
Support ATW scoping for new system hardware/software content development
Ensure ATW projects are aligned
Provide HAZOP analysis and support System Safety Team in the safety case development for the system
Ensure system requirements meet Feature and Safety requirements
Ownership of the entire life cycle of a system
Ensures that the system meets the customer’s needs and critical wants
Single point ownership to ensure that the implementation / launch of the system is a success
Subject Matter Expert for the Corporation
Ensures system is consistently applied across GM’s brands while reducing complexity and ensuring scalability
Clearly articulate system functionality through requirements captures and flow down (System Technical Specification)
Owns the system roadmap