General Motors

Diagnostics & Analytics Sub-System Lead Engineer - Chassis OR Senior Diagnostics & Analytics Sub-System Lead Engineer - Chassis

General Motors$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Governance, or Data Analytics.
  • 3+ years of data analysis experience for Level 6 or 5+ years for Level 7.
  • 2+ years of experience with vehicle telematics data or on-board diagnostics.
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, Scala, and R.
  • Familiarity with relevant data and analytics architecture and principles.
  • Experience with continuous integration and deployment methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead documentation and coordination for chassis diagnostics and analytics.
  • Create and manage requirements for on-board diagnostic and service-level data.
  • Approve requirements developed by team members.
  • Conduct privacy assessments for data usage.
  • Manage data element tracking and sourcing strategy for chassis systems.
  • Develop contracts for data sharing with suppliers.
  • Report regularly to leadership on diagnostics and analytics progress.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with in-office requirements.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role:
As a Chassis Diagnostics & Analytics Sub-system Lead Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping how next-generation vehicles are monitored, diagnosed, and improved. This is an opportunity to lead high-impact work at the intersection of diagnostics, data, and vehicle innovation-defining the capabilities that help enable smarter, safer, and more reliable chassis systems across braking, steering, suspension, and vehicle dynamics.
In this role, you will turn complex technical challenges into clear, actionable solutions by leading diagnostic specifications, shaping core data strategies, and strengthening on-board health monitoring capabilities. You'll collaborate across a broad network of partners, influence both technical direction and execution, and help build trusted analytics foundations that support the future of software-defined vehicles. If you are energized by solving complex problems, leading with technical depth, and making a visible impact on the future of mobility, this is a unique opportunity to help drive GM's vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion.

*This role is open to hire at 1 of 2 levels. (L6 or L7)

What You'll Do:
  • Lead the requirements documentation and coordination by developing Behavior Technical Specifications (BTS's) for chassis diagnostics and analytics projects and translating these to project initiatives, capabilities, and features.
  • Create and maintain requirements for serial data and service-level diagnostics (ex. RIDs/DIDs) using "On-board Diagnostic Principles" and communication services.
  • Organize and approve requirements written by other group members.
  • Maintain privacy impact assessments for the data that the group collects and uses.
  • Manage the data element tracking and sourcing strategy for the chassis space, including establishing required data elements, documenting source databases and tables, and proposing proper collection cadences.
  • Develop and manage supplier data-sharing contracts.
  • Develop and manage requirements for the data collection initiatives, capabilities, and features throughout the group by working with our IT teams to
  • Demonstrate exceptional communication skills while reporting out to leadership (on a regular cadence) the progress of diagnostics and analytics development.
  • Lead failure mode effects analysis and test regime discussions with our diagnostics and analytics developers.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

(Required for Level 6)

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Governance, or Data Analytics.
  • 3+ years of experience utilizing data analysis methods and success solving complex problems.
  • 2+ years of experience of working with vehicle telematics data, on-board diagnostics, or serial data.
  • Sufficiency using relevant programming languages: Python, SQL, Scala, & R.
  • Proficiency using the Databricks platform.
  • Familiarity with data and analytics architecture and principles.
  • Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment methodologies and their application in data engineering and analytics workflows.
  • Familiarity with data governance principles.
  • Capable of converting ambiguous problem statements into concrete project requirements.
  • Passion for data driven results and customer initiatives.


(Required for Level 7)
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Governance, or Data Analytics.
  • 5+ years of experience utilizing data analysis methods and success solving complex problems.
  • 2+ years of experience of working with vehicle telematics data, on-board diagnostics, or serial data.
  • Sufficiency using relevant programming languages: Python, SQL, Scala, & R.
  • Proficiency using the Databricks platform.
  • Familiarity with data and analytics architecture and principles.
  • Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment methodologies and their application in data engineering and analytics workflows.
  • Familiarity with data governance principles.
  • Capable of converting ambiguous problem statements into concrete project requirements.
  • Passion for data driven results and customer initiatives.


What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills):

(Preferred for Level 6)
  • Master's of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Governance, or Data Analytics.
  • Chassis sub-system understanding (i.e. braking, vehicle dynamics, steering, and/or suspension systems).
  • Proficiency using relevant programming languages: Python, SQL, Scala, & R.
  • Proficiency using relevant programming tools: Databricks, Spark, Hive, and Power BI.
  • Proficiency/Certifications using relevant tools: Databricks (Certification), MLFlow, MATLAB, Tableau & Github.


(Preferred for Level 7)
  • Master's of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Governance, or Data Analytics.
  • 8+ years of experience utilizing data analysis methods and success solving complex problems.
  • Chassis sub-system understanding (i.e. braking, vehicle dynamics, steering, and/or suspension systems).
  • Proficiency using relevant programming languages: Python, SQL, Scala, & R.
  • Proficiency using relevant programming tools: Databricks, Spark, Hive, and Power BI.
  • Proficiency/Certifications using relevant tools: Databricks (Certification), MLFlow, MATLAB, Tableau & Github.
  • Experience with data sharing agreements and privacy impact assessments.


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}.This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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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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Net Income
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Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
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$122.4 billion
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