General Motors

Lead Software Controls Engineer - Transmission

General Motors • $100K — $130K *
Milford, MI 48381In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field related to engineering or computer science.
  • 5+ years experience in embedded software or controls development.
  • Proven skills in developing control algorithms using C, MATLAB, or Simulink.
  • Strong knowledge of transmission and propulsion systems in embedded environments.
  • Ability to translate complex requirements into actionable software designs.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Strong project leadership and communication skills in Agile settings.

Responsibilities

  • Develop software control algorithms for advanced transmission functions.
  • Design and implement embedded software controlling transmission behavior and performance.
  • Integrate transmission control software with vehicle systems for optimal interaction.
  • Translate system requirements into software specifications and plans.
  • Conduct software design, coding, and peer review following standardized processes.
  • Execute verification activities, including various testing methodologies.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software control issues throughout development and validation.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with at least three days in the office.
  • Opportunity to solve complex engineering challenges.
  • Collaborative work atmosphere with cross-functional teams.
  • Involvement in high-visibility vehicle projects.
  • Potential for relocation benefits.
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Job Description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, Michigan three times per week, at minimum.

The Role:

At General Motors, we are developing the embedded software and control systems that enable advanced vehicle performance, drivability, and system integration. We are looking for a Lead Software and Controls Engineer to support new transmission controls development for a high-visibility vehicle application.

In this role, you will develop, integrate, and validate software control algorithms that manage all aspects of new transmission operation while ensuring robust interaction with the vehicle and propulsion system. You will work closely with software, systems, calibration, validation, and integration teams to deliver high-quality embedded controls solutions that are technically sound, scalable, and consistent with GM software development standards and protocols.

This is a lead individual contributor role for an engineer who can combine strong software and controls fundamentals with hands-on algorithm development, technical leadership, and disciplined execution. The successful candidate will help shape the software approach for new transmission controls while partnering across the broader vehicle team to deliver robust, production-ready solutions.

What You'll Do:

  • Develop software control algorithms for new transmission functions across the full range of operating conditions.
  • Design, implement, and refine embedded software to control transmission behavior, shift execution, coordination, diagnostics, and feature performance.
  • Integrate transmission controls software with vehicle-level and propulsion system functions to ensure aligned behavior and robust system performance.
  • Translate system and algorithm requirements into software functional requirements, software design content, and implementation plans.
  • Perform software design, coding, peer reviews, and change management activities in accordance with GM software development processes, coding standards, and software discipline expectations.
  • Create and execute software verification activities, including unit, SIL, HIL, bench, and integration testing as appropriate.
  • Troubleshoot software and controls issues, analyze root causes, and drive issues to closure across development and validation activities.
  • Collaborate with calibration, systems, validation, integration, and architecture teams to deliver controls solutions that balance performance, quality, maintainability, and integration needs.
  • Provide technical leadership in work planning, software design reviews, and problem-solving discussions while helping align the team on sound engineering practices.
  • Support technical reviews and clearly communicate software design choices, risks, tradeoffs, and recommended actions to stakeholders.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement in software reuse, documentation quality, test coverage, and consistency with GM engineering standards.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years experience in embedded software, controls development, or software systems engineering.
  • Proven experience developing software control algorithms in C, MATLAB, Simulink or comparable embedded controls toolchains.
  • Strong understanding of transmission, propulsion, torque management, or driveline controls development in a hardware-software environment.
  • Experience translating requirements into software design, implementation, and verification content.
  • Experience integrating embedded controls with broader vehicle systems and cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Strong understanding of software quality attributes and disciplined development processes, including change management and peer review expectations.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical work, influence decisions, and communicate effectively across multiple stakeholder groups in an Agile development environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate as a lead individual contributor with a high level of independent judgment and accountability for technical results.


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

  • Master's degree in a relevant engineering or computer science discipline.
  • 8+ years experience in embedded software, controls development, or software systems engineering.
  • Experience with transmission controls, propulsion controls, or other performance-oriented vehicle control domains.
  • Experience with GM vehicle controls, calibration, data logging, and development toolchains.
  • Familiarity with software architecture, diagnostics, functional safety, cybersecurity, or software-defined vehicle development.
  • Experience supporting feature integration across multiple controllers or subsystems.
  • Experience mentoring other engineers and helping reinforce strong software engineering discipline and adherence to GM standards.
  • Experience with Agile CI/CD workflows, automated testing, or modern embedded software development practices.


At GM, you'll help deliver the embedded software and controls that define transmission performance, drivability, and system integration in a demanding vehicle application. You'll work on challenging technical problems, collaborate with highly capable cross-functional teams, and directly influence the quality and behavior of a critical propulsion-related control system.

If you enjoy developing robust control algorithms, solving complex integration problems, and building high-quality embedded software in a disciplined engineering environment, we'd like to hear from you.

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 may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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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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