Vehicle Systems Engineer

GM•Warren, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on understanding and managing Over-The-Air (OTA) programming for vehicle systems. The Vehicle Systems Engineer will lead cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation, validation, and delivery of software updates. A key aspect of the role involves driving process improvements, problem resolution, and formal learning from issues identified during update campaigns to ensure long-term corrective actions and robust field performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and System Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field of study.
Five (5) years of experience as a Validation Engineer, Junior Data Analyst, Engineering Technician, or a related occupation.
Three (3) years of experience with database management including optimizing SQL queries in relational databases and big data platforms including Hive.
Two (2) years of experience with: Exercising 8D and 5 Why’s problem-solving techniques; Project management; Automotive electrical systems and vehicle programming; Operational process requirements including Back Office processes for connected vehicle services; and Software Release tools including Engineering Change Management (ECM), Soft Part Release (SPR), Problem Resolution and Tracking system (PRTS), GlobalSIM (GSIM), Remote Reflash Test Tool (R2T2), Global Softpart Authoring System (GSPAS), Vehicle Control Application Management, and Vehicle Spy and CANalyzer.
One (1) year of experience with OTA update management.

Responsibilities

Understand core strategies, feature requirements, UX requirements, and operational process requirements for OTA programming.
Understand implementation project timelines and vehicle program rollout timing.
Lead multi-functional efforts of Product Development, Aftersales Engineering, CX, and other resources supporting software updates from project inception through delivery.
Collaborate with the Validation organization to develop and execute a comprehensive validation plan.
Establish launch plans for assigned projects.
Drive resolution of issues that lack a natural owner or require multi-functional coordination.
Drive formal closed-loop-learning for issues identified during update campaigns back to natural owners.
Define and refine robust, scalable processes and formally document them for team consumption.