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Chassis Controls Performance Engineer - GM Defense

General Motors • $95K — $115K *
Milford, MI 48381In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of defense or automotive engineering experience
  • BS/MS in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics or related technical fields
  • Valid driver's license for operating test vehicles
  • Willingness to travel for testing and support events
  • Must be a U.S. Person (citizen or permanent resident)

Responsibilities

  • Define performance requirements for chassis control systems
  • Develop vehicle-level implementation for ABS, traction control, and stability control systems
  • Integrate control systems with vehicle hardware and software
  • Lead the design of comprehensive vehicle development test plans
  • Create and apply models to evaluate system performance
  • Conduct testing on various road surfaces to optimize system interactions
  • Set up measurement instrumentation to validate vehicle performance

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment allows flexibility in reporting location
  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership advancement
  • Collaborative cross-functional team engagements
  • Involvement in advanced technology and competitive product evaluation
  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge automotive systems
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Chassis Controls Performance Engineer has responsibility for the leading development and tuning direction of the Chassis Controls System for a given vehicle, vehicle platform and involvement across the particular architecture. Chassis Controls includes the anti-lock braking system (ABS), the Traction Control System, the Yaw Stability Control System (Stabilitrack), All Wheel Drive or 4 Wheel Drive controls, and Vehicle Mode Controls.

What You'll Do

You'll be responsible to define performance requirements, and lead the integration of the controls with the HiL, vehicle hardware and software to achieve these requirements. This includes some or all of the following specific tasks:
  • Develop vehicle level implementation of chassis control subsystems - anti-lock brakes (ABS), Traction Control, Stability Control Systems (yaw stability), All Wheel Drive or 4 Wheel Drive controls.
  • Integrate the control systems with each other and with the vehicle hardware and software. Work with controls system supplier engineers to adapt systems to the car.
  • Lead, Mentor & execute the design of the vehicle development test plan and material to support it - calendar, events, milestones, test vehicles, locations, supplier scheduling, development parts, and demonstrations.
  • Lead defining system requirements and then tune control systems with supplier to achieve the vehicle performance requirements.
  • Create and apply models (MATLAB or other) to determine system performance and interactions analytically to guide hardware development as applicable.
  • Lead, mentor and execute applying test procedures with vehicle on artificial and real road surfaces to determine vehicle system performance and optimize system interactions. Perform snow and ice handling evaluations, traction evaluations, handling evaluations including evasive maneuvers, brake stopping distance evaluations. This includes dry pavement, wet, ice, snow, sand, gravel, and dirt.
  • Set up vehicle measurement instrumentation and execute measurements as required during development to guide process. Interpret data. Measure vehicle as part of the validation of car to requirements - both mvss (federal) and global and internal.
  • Complete Validation and required reporting for each variant
  • Demonstrate vehicle performance of controls systems to management and media
  • Initiate documents to provide engineering authority for design group and suppliers to execute design, calibration, software.
  • Exhibit leadership amongst cross functional team in working with engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel and others to implement cost reduction, methods and product improvements, and to support build programs
  • Support assembly plant at start of production as required
  • Stay abreast of new technology and competitive products


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • 5+ years of defense or automotive engineering experience
  • BS/MS in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics or related technical degrees
  • Valid driver's license with the ability to operate test vehicles
  • Able and willing to travel as needed. Winter test in Northern MI, DPG for summer test, onsite customer support and/or media events as required
  • Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).


What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • 3 years of HIL experience in Chassis Controls Systems or Equivalent
  • Design, development or validation experience with chassis controls systems such as ABS, traction control systems, or vehicle stability systems
  • In depth understanding of control system theory - classical and digital
  • Strong engineering foundation -understands Physics
  • General understanding of the operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively within teams
  • Ability to lead cross functional teams to desired results
  • Proficient in dealing with multiple facets of ambiguity at any given time
  • Self-motivated and directed, passion to learn
  • Demonstrated leadership skills


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GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.The selected candidate will be required to travel

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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