General Motors

Senior Software Engineer - Virtualization and SIL Integration

General Motors • $110K — $130K *
Milford, MI 48381Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, computer science or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years of integration experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in virtualization and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) simulation for propulsion systems.
  • Experience with Level 3 ECU development.
  • Proficient in controls software development practices using Embedded C.
  • Internal Combustion Engine or Plug-in Hybrid Electric (ICE and/or PHEV) vehicle experience.
  • Proficient in automotive communication technologies such as CAN, LIN, SPI and automotive ethernet.

Responsibilities

  • Create or utilize existing virtual controller models for different simulations.
  • Lead the integration of SIL co-simulation components for testing.
  • Develop and maintain virtual controller models for various simulation domains.
  • Integrate virtual controller and subsystem models into dynamic simulations.
  • Maintain documentation for releases and provide technical support to end-users.
  • Collaborate with software engineers to understand new feature requirements.
  • Ensure high-quality and timely delivery of co-simulation environments.

Benefits

  • Variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Retirement savings plan and sickness and accident benefits.
  • Life insurance, paid vacation, and holidays.
  • Tuition assistance programs and employee assistance program.
  • GM vehicle discounts.
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Job Description

The Role:

General Motors is undergoing a major transformation with the shift towards a "zero crashes, zero emission, zero congestion" vision for the future and software-defined vehicles. As a part of this transformation, General Motors is investing significantly in Virtualization and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) technologies to enable early software quality in the vehicle development process.

We are currently looking for experienced and motivated candidates for the role of Senior Software Engineer Virtualization and SIL Integration Engineer (SIE) to support development of virtual test environments as primary deliverables for the SIL Agile Release Train (ART). This role is part of a group responsible for creating virtual in-the-loop environments to enable development, verification and validation of embedded controllers and calibrations for various conventional and hybrid propulsion system configurations (conventional engines, transmissions, and hybrid electrification systems).

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality simulation environments at each software development cycle to meet the end-user testing requirements. This position requires an individual with a passion for modeling of embedded and physical systems with in-depth knowledge of systems integration and demonstrated capability for managing a wide variety of technical and customer needs.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

Create or utilize existing virtual controller models to integrate be used across different virtual simulations.
  • Lead the development and integration of SIL co-simulation components to satisfy the end-user testing requirements.
  • Create and maintain virtual controller models to be used across different simulation domains, including components such as RTOS, HWIO, serial data communication models, etc.
  • Develop subsystem and component models, such as sensors, actuators, and plant physical behavioral models.
  • Integrate both virtual controller and subsystem model into a dynamic virtual simulation and test environment.
  • Create and maintain detailed documents for each release. Provide technical support to end-users for released SIL co-simulations and assist with user testing and troubleshooting.
  • Work with software and calibration development engineers to understand new feature requirements and ensure proper implementation.
  • Ensure the co-simulation environments are delivered with high-quality and on-time delivery.
  • Support deployment of SIL co-simulations for both local release and automation testing on cloud infrastructure.


What You'll Need (Required Qualifications):
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, computer science or related discipline.
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 year of integration experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in virtualization and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) simulation for propulsion systems.
  • CoSimulation (CoSim)
  • Experience with Level 3 ECU development
  • Proficient in controls software development practices using Embedded C and software build processes using GNU compiler toolchain, GDB debugger, Eclipse or VS Code.
  • Internal Combustion Engine or Plug in Hybrid Electric (ICE and/or PHEV) vehicle experience.
  • Proficient in automotive communication technologies such as CAN, LIN, SPI and automotive ethernet.
  • Familiarity with systems and automation languages such as Windows PowerShell, Linux bash scripting or Python.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science or related discipline.
  • 2+ years of experience with modeling of electric or hybrid propulsion systems with a focus on torque controls domain, including associated mechatronic subsystems in simulation tools such as Matlab, Simulink, Simscape, GT-POWER, Amesim, CarSim, etc
  • Experience with Software Defined Vehicles (SDV)
  • Familiarity with AUTOSAR standards, software-defined vehicles and associated networking technologies along with measurement and calibration toolchains such as ETAS MDA and INCA.
  • Familiarity with development in both Windows and Linux Operating systems.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD technologies such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Artifactory, or related DevOps technologies.
  • Familiar with co-simulation standards such as FMI and SSP.

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This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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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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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