Senior Sub System Lead Engineer - Virtual Applications

Job Description

Sponsorship: 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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Hybrid: This position allows flexibility utilizing our hybrid-work appropriately model where team members can work at General Motors Milford Proving Ground, Milford, Michigan or off-site, requiring the team member be onsite to support project needs. At GM, we believe work-life harmonization is essential to a team member's success and job satisfaction

The Role:

A VMEC Sub-System Lead Engineer (SSLE) develops some of General Motor's most advanced and exciting mobility features. This dynamic role supports innovative technology development applicable to aspects of autonomous, electric, and traditional internal combustion applications in the following domain areas:

• Brakes
• Chassis-Suspension
• Diagnostics
• Drivability
• Drive Mode
• Electrified Propulsion
• High Voltage Battery
• ICE/Hybrid Propulsion and Emissions*
• Propulsion Thermal Management
• Quality

This role supports ICE/Hybrid Propulsion in several functional areas, specifically Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop Virtualization activities.

What You'll Do

The Sub-System Lead Engineer (SSLE) is an individual contributor with recognized expertise responsible for tasks and work throughout the entire vehicle development lifecycle including 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 features is a must!

• Perform complex sub-system analysis to define functional controls and hardware requirements, including the definition of:
• Noise factors (e.g., aging, build variation, environmental, etc.)
• Interface mapping (e.g., inputs to outputs)
• Actuator and sensor performance requirements
• Input to output transfer functions (e.g., latency, overshoot, oscillation, etc.)
• Calibration requirements
• Regulatory, safety and customer facing interactions (e.g., FE/CO2, DQ, Emissions, NVH, Performance)
• Signal/data retention
• Leverage physical (bench) and virtual (e.g., models, simulation) to establish and test use cases and acceptance criteria for normal and degraded states of applicable sub-systems
• Create and maintain Sub-System Technical Specification (SSTS) documents for applicable subsystems
• Create and maintain sub-system specifications in requirements management software (e.g., Doors, Jama Connect, codebeamer, etc.)
• Root cause all appliable sub-system related issues and translate solutions into new or revised requirements
• Create and maintain Functional Architecture Documents (FADs)/Context Diagrams with the assistance of Global Architecture teams
• Lead sub-system level FMEAs and collaborate on System and Component FMEAs
• Use Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) Integration Tool (FIT) for managing FMEA processes across applicable subsystems
• Create and maintain Features, Stories, and/or Change Requests to manage requirements and specifications of sub-systems using change management tools (e.g., IBM Rational Team Concert, Jira, etc.)
• Collaborate with Controls and Software Engineers to review software implementation ensuring compliance with requirements
• Review Owner's Manual and Service Information related to the applicable sub-system
• Provide guidance and input for feature design verification plan by working with System and/or Feature Owners and Validation Engineers
• Maintain open requirements issue list and review, track, and report on progress and status
• Support advanced technical work projects that drive future features and vehicle enhancements

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or related engineering discipline
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in the software/engineering field working with one or more of the following:
  • Brakes
  • Chassis-Suspension
  • Diagnostics
  • Drivability
  • Drive Mode
  • Electrified Propulsion
  • High Voltage Battery
  • ICE/Hybrid Propulsion and Emissions*
  • Propulsion Thermal Management
  • Quality
• 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)

• Masters or PhD in Engineering
• Experience related to specifying physics of dynamic electromechanical systems (e.g., Brakes, Chassis, Suspension, Electrification, Thermal, etc.)
• Experience with calibration, software, and controls development
• Experience leveraging simulation environments and plant modeling for testing or requirements generation is a plus (e.g., Matlab/Simulink, CarSim, GT-Power, D-Space, ETAS, etc.)
• Experience with OBD regulations requirements
• Experience with safety critical systems

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

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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

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