General Motors

Mission Planning and Motion Control Software Engineer

General Motors$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or relevant engineering field
  • 5+ years of control systems development experience
  • Advanced skills in control systems design
  • Knowledge of online learning algorithms
  • Automotive simulation and validation experience (HIL/SIL)
  • Proficient in software design and embedded C/C++ programming
  • High level of interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop algorithms for autonomous driving features
  • Build a CI/CD pipeline for control performance validation
  • Conduct software verification and feature validation testing
  • Participate in software change management
  • Maintain performance and management of vehicle test fleet
  • Support production calibration and resolve customer issues
  • Innovate solutions and protect intellectual property

Benefits

  • Focus on employee well-being
  • Support for career growth and ambitions
  • Access to Total Rewards resources
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role: We are seeking an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Motion Controls Software engineer to support design, development, testing and implementation of ADAS Lateral Control software for Super Cruise and other GM Active Safety features. As an ADAS Mission Planning and Motion Controls

engineer, you will promote innovation through inspired software development work and provide effective cross team collaboration. You will play a pivotal role in helping to define and execute GM's

ADAS current production and future product software strategy across all controllers, ensuring seamless coordination of software deliveries.

The ADAS Mission Planning and Motion Controls Software Engineer will be responsible for the delivery of production active safety and automated driving software with speed and quality and with focus on

efficient software design and optimized software architecture to maximize reuse across all scalable ADAS platforms. This engineer will collaborate with other ADAS application software engineering teams

to deliver ADAS software products with industry leading performance and innovation.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop algorithms and real-time software for automated/autonomous driving features, such as Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Super Cruise 2.0, Super Cruise 3.0 and Front/Rear Impact Mitigation, that raise baseline performance to desired levels and reduces manual calibration effort
• Develop CI/CD pipeline that continuously validates feature control performance for each software change
• Conduct software verification and robust feature validation using unit testing, SIL/HIL, and extensive in-vehicle performance testing
• Participate in the software change management process
• Maintain the latest performance on test vehicles and management of vehicle test fleet
• Support production calibration activities and the resolution of field and customer issues
• Develop creative and innovative solutions and protect intellectual property through patents and publications

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or Mechatronics/Software/Electrical/Computer Engineering
• 5+ years of experience developing control systems and/or motion planner
• Advanced skills in control systems design: robust, adaptive, nonlinear, and model-predictive controls
• Knowledge of online learning algorithms, such as Kalman Filter and Recursive Least-Squares
• Automotive simulation and validation experience (HIL/SIL)
• Knowledgeable in vehicle dynamics and numerical methods
• Experience with software design, Simulink modelling, Python and embedded C/C++ programming
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to learn independently, highly adaptable and embracing of changes
• High level of interpersonal skills and ability to work well with other team members
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with functional safety and ISO 26262
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
• Knowledge of embedded control systems and industrial/automotive hardware controllers for ADAS
• Familiarity with vehicle dynamics simulation packages (CarSim and CarMaker)
• Experience being a team leader
• Experience working with Agile/Scrum development processes and tools

Benefits Overview

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About General Motors

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
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Industry
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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