General Motors

Electrical Design Release Engineer - GM Defense

General Motors • $95K — $115K *
Warren, MI 48089In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering or similar discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in electrical systems or vehicle electrical engineering
  • Proven ability to manage technical work from design to issue resolution
  • Strong knowledge of electrical fundamentals like circuit analysis and power distribution
  • Experience interpreting technical schematics and documentation
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively
  • Familiarity with vehicle launch processes and manufacturing is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical systems from requirements to continuous improvement
  • Translate program requirements into clear engineering criteria
  • Manage electrical architecture and hardware/software interfaces
  • Coordinate among various engineering and system disciplines
  • Evaluate engineering options for performance and cost-effectiveness
  • Conduct design reviews and oversee engineering documentation
  • Guide supplier execution and technical requirements
  • Provide hands-on support during build processes and troubleshooting
  • Manage engineering changes and configuration control
  • Ensure readiness for product launch through effective issue management
  • Communicate technical details to cross-functional teams

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with at least 3 days on-site
  • Opportunities for hands-on involvement with prototype builds
  • Collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders
  • Engagement in comprehensive project lifecycle from concept to field support
  • Possibility of professional growth within a leading automotive company
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

GM Defense is seeking an Electrical Design Release Engineer to independently own the design, development, testing, release, and continuous improvement of assigned electrical systems, components, and vehicle functions.

This role is accountable for converting customer and program requirements into robust, manufacturable, serviceable, and validated solutions. The Electrical DRE will work cross-functionally across engineering, program, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, suppliers, and customers to align priorities and deliver results. Success requires comfort operating in ambiguity, adapting to evolving requirements, making sound decisions with incomplete information, and driving issues to closure across the full product lifecycle-from concept and design through build, validation, launch, and field support.

What You'll Do
  • Independently lead assigned electrical systems and components from requirements definition through design, validation, release, launch, and continuous improvement.
  • Translate customer, vehicle, regulatory, and program requirements into clear engineering requirements and acceptance criteria.
  • Own electrical architecture, power distribution, wiring and harness interfaces, controls, networked modules, sensors, actuators, and related hardware/software interfaces as assigned.
  • Define and manage interfaces among electrical, mechanical, propulsion, autonomy, communications, software, and vehicle-control systems.
  • Make engineering tradeoffs involving performance, reliability, cost, mass, schedule, manufacturability, and serviceability; clearly communicate recommendations and risks.
  • Lead design reviews, technical decisions, interface control activities, and engineering documentation, including specifications, bills of material, design data, and release packages.
  • Direct supplier technical execution, including requirements, design reviews, validation, timing, issue resolution, and corrective action.
  • Lead hands-on support for prototype, pre-production, and production builds, including electrical integration, troubleshooting, containment, and root-cause analysis.
  • Own engineering changes, deviations, decision notices, and configuration-control activities through implementation.
  • Drive launch readiness by managing deliverables, open issues, build support, and change implementation to closure.
  • Communicate technical status, decisions, risks, and recovery plans to engineering leadership, program teams, suppliers, and customers.
  • Reading Electrical schematics / wiring diagrams and prints as required, working on / with Net Lists and Mech drawings to design Harnesses and routing
  • Awareness of automotive quality systems such as PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, etc.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • BS in Engineering or similar discipline
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical systems, vehicle electrical engineering, design release, controls, harnesses, power distribution, embedded systems, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently own technical work from requirements through design, validation, release, build, and issue resolution.
  • Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, including circuit analysis, power distribution, grounding, signal integrity, electromagnetic compatibility, electrical protection, and system interfaces.
  • Experience interpreting requirements, schematics, wiring diagrams, interface definitions, bills of material, test results, and supplier technical documentation.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, collaboration, and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, make timely decisions with limited direction, and escalate risks appropriately.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve design/manufacturing issues quickly as part of a cross-functional team
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes and vehicle launch experience.
  • Ability to work periodically at the Milford Proving Grounds, travel as required and legally operate a motor vehicle.
  • 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)
  • MS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
  • DFSS Black Belt Certification
  • Proficiency in Capital Logic


#GMD
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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Size
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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