General Motors

Sub-System Lead Engineer - Propulsion System Torque

General Motors • $90K — $120K *
Milford, MI 48381Hybrid
Aerospace & Defense
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Electrical, Computer Science, Mechanical, or similar engineering discipline.
  • 2+ years in automotive systems engineering or related field.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills for complex problem-solving.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for teamwork and customer interactions.
  • Physics-based understanding of customer needs.
  • Project management capabilities with mentorship potential.
  • Self-prioritization skills with minimal managerial direction.

Responsibilities

  • Lead analysis for complex software-defined sub-systems and define functional controls and software requirements.
  • Use both physical vehicles and virtual models to establish test cases and acceptance criteria.
  • Create and maintain technical specifications and behavioral test documents for software-defined systems.
  • Manage system specifications in requirement tools, collaborating with global architecture teams.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for subsystem issues and revise requirements accordingly.
  • Lead sub-system level Failure Mode Effects Analyses (FMEAs) and manage software-related failure modes.
  • Collaborate with controls and software engineers to validate implementations and manage requirements in Jira.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with on-site expectations.
  • Potential relocation assistance for the right candidate.
Full Job Description

Job Description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their primary location (Milford, MI) three times per week, at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role:

The Sub-System Lead Engineer (SSLE) is an individual contributor with recognized expertise in software and systems engineering, responsible for tasks and work throughout the entire vehicle development lifecycle, including software requirements definition, design and implementation, testing, and problem resolution. Agile, systems engineering, requirements and embedded controls development, and calibration knowledge are a definite plus. The drive and tenacity to grow technically and professionally while working on some of General Motor’s most exciting software defined vehicle features is a must!

We are specifically hiring for Propulsion System Torque controls areas – focused on optimizing software-driven system operation to deliver customer-facing features using a disciplined approach to layered software architecture. Your seasoned expertise in the automotive software requirements domain will fuel the design and evolution of software components to optimize system operation.

What You'll Do

  • Lead complex software defined sub-system analysis to define functional controls and software requirements, including I/O Interface requirements (e.g., mapping, performance, transfer functions, safety, regulatory, etc.), while applying Behavioral Driven Development (BDD) principles.

  • Leverage physical (vehicles and benches) and virtual (software models and simulations) to establish test cases and acceptance criteria for normal and degraded states of applicable sub-systems.

  • Create and maintain Sub-System Technical Specification (SSTS) and Behavioral Test Specifications (BTS) documents for applicable software defined subsystems.

  • Create and maintain sub-system specifications in requirements management tools (e.g., Doors, DNG, Markdown, etc.), including Functional Architecture Documents (FADs), and Context Diagrams with the assistance of Global Architecture teams.

  • Lead the root cause analysis for all appliable sub-system related issues, nightly test regressions and translate solutions into new or revised requirements.

  • Lead sub-system level FMEAs and collaborate on System and Component FMEAs, including software-related failure modes, and manage FMEA processes across applicable subsystems.

  • Collaborate with Controls and Software Engineers to review software implementation, ensuring compliance with requirements, and creating/executing Features/Stories in Jira to manage sub-system requirements and specifications.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Computer Science, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline.

  • 2+ years of experience in automotive systems engineering or relevant field of expertise.

  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills, including independent judgment and decision-making skills, where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult.

  • Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues.

  • Physics-based understanding of the Voice-of-Customer.

  • Ability to effectively communicate issues, status, and recommendations to leadership.

  • Proven ability in project management skills and ability to teach others.

  • Ability to prioritize work with only limited direction from manager.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Master’s Degree in Electrical, Computer Science, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline.

  • 5+ years of experience in automotive systems engineering or relevant field of expertise.

  • Experience or knowledge in propulsion system torque.

  • Experience leveraging simulation environments and plant modeling for testing or requirements generation is a plus (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, D-Space HIL, SIL, ETAS Inca, etc.)

  • Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., Doors, DNG, Markdown, etc.)

  • Experience with change management tools (e.g., Jira, GIT, IBM RTC, etc.)

  • Experience with Scaled Agile Development (SAFe) process.

  • Experience with OBD regulations requirements.

  • Experience with safety critical systems (e.g., ISO-26262)

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.

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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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