General Motors

Senior Software Engineer - Steering Systems Test

General Motors$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience with proven technical skills.
  • Experience in programming or scripting languages.
  • Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Self-motivated, capable of working with minimal supervision.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Valid US Driver License.

Responsibilities

  • Lead communications across teams for steering domain.
  • Conduct manual and automated testing of chassis controls electronics features.
  • Create Behavioral Test Specifications for steering controls software.
  • Develop and execute test scripts in a virtual environment.
  • Oversee test automation for steering controls hardware-in-the-loop benches.
  • Analyze nightly test runs, document defects, and resolutions in Jira.
  • Participate in Agile planning and development ceremonies.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model requiring in-office attendance at least three times weekly.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge vehicle motion technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with GM vehicles and testing benches.
  • Access to a collaborative, cross-functional work environment.
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role:

The Vehicle Dynamics and Chassis Controls Software Test Team is looking for a Systems and Features Test Engineer to join our organization! Our area is rapidly growing and is being transformed due to the adoption of software defined vehicle architecture. In Vehicle Dynamics and Chassis electronics system test space, we validate different customer facing features in functional areas like braking, steering, damping, and vehicle leveling, This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands on experience in future technologies GM is introducing in the vehicle motion controls space.

What You’ll do:

  • Lead cross-functional steering domain communications with systems and validation teams
  • Lead chassis controls electronics features and systems testing (manual and automated)
  • Create steering controls software feature & system Behavioral Test Specifications (BTS)
  • Develop and implement test scripts for our virtual test environment
  • Lead test automation development and execution for steering controls HIL benches.
  • Analyze nightly runs, review results and document defects and resolutions in Jira
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies (PI planning, DSU etc.)

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Mechatronics or equivalent degree
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with proven technical and professional skills in software engineering.
  • Experience in programming/scripting
  • Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal direction.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Valid US Driver License

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)

  • Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
  • Experience with vehicle and bench validation at component or subsystem level
  • Experience with data logging tools (Vehicle Spy, CANALYZER Tools etc.)
  • Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) process and familiarity with Gherkin.
  • Experience with GitHub, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Jira and other configuration management, version control and code quality tools.
  • Experience with virtual testing (CoSIM)
  • Working knowledge of embedded software development using C/Matlab/Simulink and associated tools (Jira, DOORS, Rhapsody, GIT etc.)
  • Quick to learn, ambitious, and willing to work hands-on with GM's vehicles and benches.
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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1908
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