General Motors

Technical Expert - Electrical & Embedded Systems

General Motors$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in firmware/embedded software development using C/C++, Python knowledge is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with vehicle communication protocols such as CAN and LIN.
  • Familiarity with computer networking (TCP/IP, switches/routers, VLANs).
  • Proven skills in debugging and troubleshooting hardware, firmware, and networks.
  • Understanding of vehicle electrical systems and architectures.
  • Strong communication skills in English with a capability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or computer science fields.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain embedded firmware/applications in C/C++ for manufacturing equipment.
  • Review and validate PCB designs and interface hardware for labs and vehicles.
  • Integrate and debug various vehicle communication systems.
  • Configure and troubleshoot networking systems in lab and plant environments.
  • Rapidly prototype and deploy new hardware/software concepts from lab to vehicles.
  • Act as a problem solver for urgent electrical and networking issues during production phases.
  • Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to communicate status and risks across projects.

Benefits

  • Relocation benefits may be available.
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative, innovative environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Gain exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and practices.
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role

WHY: This role exists to accelerate the development and deployment of advanced manufacturing technologies by rapidly designing, building, and implementing innovative electrical and embedded solutions.

WHAT: As an Electrical & Embedded Systems Technical Expert, you will design, develop, validate, and maintain firmware, software, PCBs, and embedded systems that enable GM Manufacturing tools, processes, and test systems across development, validation, and production environments.

HOW:Partner directly with manufacturing, engineering, and IT teams to rapidly design, prototype, and deploy embedded hardware and software solutions—owning problems end-to-end from concept through plant implementation, and iterating in real time based on system performance, build feedback, and production needs.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

  • Design and maintain embedded firmware/applications in C/C++ for manufacturing and test equipment. 

  • Design, review, and validate PCBs and interface hardware for labs, vehicles, and plant tools. 

  • Integrate and debug vehicle communication (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet/DoIP, UDS) and related diagnostic applications. 

  • Configure and troubleshoot networked systems (switches, routers, gateways, VLANs) in lab and plant environments. 

  • Rapidly prototype new hardware/software concepts and take them from lab demo to on‑vehicle / in‑plant deployment. 

  • Act as a first‑line problem solver for urgent electrical, embedded, and networking issues during builds, trials, and launches. 

  • Collaborate across IT, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations and clearly communicate status and risks.

  • Foster a forward-thinking work culture that embraces change and navigates future organizational and industry challenges.

  • Build and nurture strategic relationships across various functions including software, manufacturing, and program management to synergize efforts towards future innovations.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Strong experience in firmware/embedded software development using C or C++; familiarity with Python is a plus. 

  • Hands‑on experience with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet/DoIP). 

  • Working knowledge of computer networking such as

    TCP/IP, switches/routers, VLANs, basic routing and tools such as ping, traceroute, Wireshark or similar.

  • Proven debugging and troubleshooting skills across hardware, firmware, and networks. 

  • Knowledge of vehicle electrical architectures and basic vehicle electrical/mechanical systems. 

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and ability to manage multiple concurrent, unplanned tasks.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Solid understanding of embedded systems and hardware bring‑up (microcontrollers, SoCs, SBCs such as NXP, TI, STM32, Raspberry Pi, etc.). 

  • Experience with PCB design (schematic capture, layout tools like Altium/OrCAD/KiCad, SI, power, EMI/EMC). 

  • Experience with DoIP, SoAD, UDS and tools such as Vehicle Spy, CANoe, or similar. 

  • Background in automotive development, testing, or manufacturing and familiarity with VIP/vehicle architectures. 

  • Experience with test automation, lab or plant test systems, and scripting (Vehicle Spy, AutoVal, AutoBot, Python, etc.). 

  • Understanding of basic cybersecurity for in‑vehicle and lab networked devices. 

  • Hands‑on rapid prototyping (3D printing, quick‑turn PCB services, bench builds, hardware hacking). 

  • Familiarity with GitHub, Jira, and modern development workflows.

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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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157,000 employees
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Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
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$122.4 billion
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