General Motors

Program Validation & Safety Engineer (GPSSC)

General Motors • $95K — $115K *
Milford, MI 48381Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in a relevant technical role (excluding co-op/internship experience).
  • Demonstrated high-level oral and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to summarize complex information and identify risks.
  • Proficient in Jira, Slack, Power BI.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Track program validation progress and integration into a strategic plan.
  • Gather and optimize hardware requirements for program execution.
  • Serve as a single point of contact between vehicle and validation teams.
  • Proactively identify and resolve validation issues and risks.
  • Act as validation team point of contact for program content changes and improvements.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work culture focused on safety and innovation.
  • Opportunity to contribute towards advanced vehicle validation and safety.
  • Hybrid work model allowing flexibility in work location.
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role


As we advance toward our vision of ZERO emissions, ZERO crashes, and ZERO congestion, we are seeking a highly motivated and hardworking Program Validation & Safety Engineer (PVSE) to join our Global Product Validation Team.


Our mission is to deliver validated, regulatory compliant, and safe vehicles by proactively identifying and mitigating risks throughout the vehicle development process. The PVSE provides program validation leadership for full size truck programs, ensuring each program meets published requirements and supports execution. You will continuously transform our processes to maximize efficiency, leverage technology, and drive accountability, ultimately leading to the confident and timely signing of the Product Validation Completion Letter (PVCL).


What You'll Do

  • Planning & Execution: Track program DVUL, validation, regulatory, and certification completion from PFI to SORP. Create and integrate the program DVUL plan, LADV plan, and virtual validation (new COSIM) plan into a cohesive program-level strategy.

  • Hardware & Build Management: Gather and optimize hardware requirements to execute program LADV. Achieve budget and horizontal leadership approval for hardware plans at the Global Vehicle Build Exception (GVBE). Ensure "test ready" properties by leading design fidelity assessments. Support PPO builds, attend readiness reviews, order the necessary validation hardware, and manage the Shared Property Usage Form (SPUF) based on the team’s needs.

  • Validation Leadership & Governance: Serve as an independent advocate and the single point of contact between the vehicle program team and validation team. Lead the Program Validation Team (PVT) to gather, document, and communicate status and risks. Coordinate required approvals from functional leaders to ensure the PVCL is completed, archived, and the program meets its regulatory compliance.

  • Risk Management & Problem Solving: Proactively identify, communicate, and resolve validation issues. Escalate validation risks early to secure program team support and prevent impacts to program timing.

  • Program Team Support & Agility: Act as the validation team's single point of contact for program content changes (VAPIR, VPIT, DEV VAL, PET timing workshops). Conduct regulatory and compliance kick-offs. Lead validation process improvements and participate in special assignments as needed to ensure program validation success.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

  • 5+ years of experience in a relevant technical role (excluding co-op/internship experience).

  • Demonstrated high-level oral and written communication skills with an effective interpersonal style for cross-functional collaboration.

  • Strong business acumen and the ability to summarize complex information from multiple sources while identifying risks or missing details.

  • Proficient in Jira, Slack, Power BI.

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Advanced technical and professional skills in engineering theory and principles (e.g., mechanical/electrical mechanisms, physics, software, control systems).

  • Master’s Degree in Engineering and or MBA

  • Virtual design, development, and validation experience demonstrating an understanding of virtual team outputs and analytical validation methods.

  • Proven understanding of engineering organization and technical resources to address and resolve differences between regions

  • Can identify and/or define vehicle level/ interface problems that may be outstanding or ambiguous, understands the interdependencies at subsystem, system, feature, and vehicle level and can generate solutions for them as required

  • GM electrical bench / vehicle software experience to support earlier bench activities.

  • Understanding of global architectures and interdependencies at the subsystem, system, feature, and vehicle levels.

  • Experience identifying and managing technical/timing risks, developing strategy roadmaps, and conducting critical path analysis for vehicle-level validation.

  • Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations, develop effective solutions, and drive implementation.

  • Recognized as an innovative, detail-oriented, and self-motivated team player who could grow into a people leader role in the future.

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. This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.

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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Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

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Embark on a career with General Motors to drive the future of mobility. Our team is dedicated to redefining the automotive landscape through innovation and leadership in electric vehicles and sustainable solutions. By joining us, you will be part of a culture that values diversity, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.

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As part of our global workforce, you will collaborate with talented individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of transportation. General Motors offers a variety of career paths in engineering, design, IT, marketing, and more. With over 155,000 employees worldwide, our network provides expansive opportunities for networking and professional development.

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Start your career journey with a General Motors internship, where you can apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects. Our internships provide a robust foundation in the automotive industry, with mentorship from experienced leaders. Full-time employees enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and performance bonuses, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded.

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Learn more about General Motors
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
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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