General Motors

Sr. Propulsion System Engineer (GPSSC)

General Motors • $100K — $130K *
Milford, MI 48381Hybrid
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
5 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical Engineering, or Computer Science Engineering required
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in system development and vehicle manufacturing
  • Extensive experience in engine and transmission controls, calibration, and hardware design
  • Proficient in system specification and trade-offs between functionality and performance
  • Strong analytical abilities to solve complex problems and lead strategies
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and leadership
  • DFSS Blackbelt certification is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Develop and release System Technical Specification (STS) for propulsion systems
  • Ensure compliance with Feature and Safety requirements within the system
  • Participate in feature workgroups to enhance customer-focused vehicle features
  • Create and manage System DFMEA for risk assessment
  • Conduct Fault Tree Analysis to identify system failures
  • Collaborate on Verification & Validation (V&V) plans for Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls
  • Lead system integration and issue resolution throughout the development lifecycle

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence thrice a week
  • Relocation benefits may be applicable
  • Work in a multidisciplinary team focusing on advanced automotive technologies
  • Opportunity to influence vehicle-level features and safety aspects
  • Access to tools and resources for professional growth and development
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

System engineering is a multidisciplinary organization that is chartered with the goal of pulling together the highly complex and interconnected system that is the modern-day automobile. System engineering transcends the physical nature of any specific design, cutting across traditional engineering disciplines to allow for a customer-focused execution of vehicle level features.

This opening is for a System Engineer for the Propulsion domain. This position will support the requirements development specifically for the engine and transmission domains of the Energy Conversion for Vehicle Motion (ECVM) system within the Propel Feature. The ECVM system is complex and manages multiple interfaces across its boundaries. You will help to develop requirements and architectures that balance controls, software and hardware. In this role you will work directly with the Feature Owner for Propel Vehicle and the various System Owners and with a team of highly technical and competent Systems Engineers in the Propel space to deliver a technical specification based upon performance and safety. As we expand this team we will be moving beyond the T1 PHEV P0/P2 to work on all propulsion programs including EV, ICE and other hybrid programs.

This position will interface with numerous activities including System Safety, Propulsion Software and Calibration, Propulsion Hardware, ATW, program teams

What You'll Do
  • Develop and release System Technical Specification (STS)
  • Ensure system requirements meet Feature and Safety requirements
  • Participate in feature workgroups to develop and improve customer focused vehicle level features
  • Create System DFMEA
  • Participate in Fault Tree Analysis
  • Collaborate on V&V plan (Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls)
  • Lead the integration and issue resolution of the system through the development cycle.
  • Work with subsystem and component teams to optimize system design
  • Set availability targets, allocate to the subsystems and components, determine feature sensitivity to variation and failure modes, and determine mitigation plans to improve performance to targets.
  • Support in the scoping of Advanced Technology Work (ATW) projects
  • Stay abreast of new technology, new processes and methods to predict and improve availability


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • Candidate must have one of the following engineering degrees: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or Computer Science Engineering
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Understand System development, verification, validation and vehicle manufacturing processes
  • Extensive experience in transmission and/or engine controls, calibration, hardware design and failure modes
  • Understand the tradeoffs between system architecture selection and a feature's functionality/performance
  • Understand appropriate content for Vehicle and System Level Specifications
  • Understand the capability and application of various analytical tools
  • Proactive / results driven individual with high levels of initiative and leadership capability
  • High level analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex
  • Strong track record of solving complex problems and outlining the strategy by which others can solve a problem
  • High level of oral and written communication skills
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and negotiate effectively with others to meet mutual goals
  • Be comfortable and willing to make decisions and assume the risk with those decisions
  • Needs to be open minded, optimistic, approachable, easy to work with and willing to mentor individuals within their own area and other organizations
  • DFSS Blackbelt


What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Candidates with one of the following engineering degrees: MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or Computer Science Engineering
  • In depth knowledge and real world experience executing transmission and/or engine systems, calibration and control systems production deliverables
  • In-depth knowledge of Systems Engineering methods (e.g. structured design) and effective scoping of the required work products
  • Strong understanding of vehicle integration and/or have developed other systems that closely interact with powertrain controls and vehicle power subsystems.
  • Understanding of GM's serial data communications
  • Understanding of distributed and networked real-time control systems
  • Understanding of system reliability, safety, monitoring, and diagnostic technologies and processes
  • Understanding of embedded software development, testing and associated tools
  • Understanding of systems engineering tools (e.g. DOORs, DNG)
  • Proven track record of utilizing analytical tools to solve complex problems
  • Demonstrated track record of bringing innovation to market.
  • Proactive / results driven individual with high levels of initiative
  • High level analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex
  • Strong track record of solving complex problems and outlining the strategy by which others can solve a problem
  • Demonstrate the ability and willingness to challenge historical methods and technologies. Differentiating good methods and requirements from obsolete methods and requirements
  • Demonstrate the ability to work through complex integration issues, working with all of the system experts to develop a vehicle level solution for vehicle level feature issues
  • Superior level of oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work independently and negotiate effectively with others to meet mutual goals
  • Proven track record of making hard decisions and assuming the risk with those decisions
  • Proven track record of being open minded, optimistic, approachable, easy to work with and willing to mentor individuals within their own area and other organizations
  • DFSS Master Blackbelt
  • Knowledge and experience with GM's Global Vehicle Development Process
  • Working knowledge of SUFS System
  • Working knowledge of PRTS System
  • Working knowledge of INCA and CAN communication tools (ie, NeoVI...)
  • Experience in Propulsion Development and technologies, Engine and Transmission as well as Electrification
  • Experience in Torque Control and messaging


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 may be eligible for relocation benefits.This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.

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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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