System Architect for VMEC Autonomous Vehicle Controls

Job Description

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

Relocation:

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

The Role:

GM is undergoing a major transformation, both in how we operate and in how we will influence the future of transportation. Our Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls (VMEC) team is on the forefront of this work, emboldening our culture by seeking out determined, innovative individuals who will join our team to help
move us forward and achieve our mission.

We are looking for a high-performing Software Architect to support VMEC. As we expand our core software competency in our newly aligned organization we are placing an increased value on the Software Architecture responsibilities. This includes software requirements, design, construction, testing, maintenance, quality and computing foundations. This role will be to provide leadership in these areas across the VMEC organization in both a strategic and tactical manor. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with a high level of ambiguity supporting AV initiatives as well as Emerging New Market projects.

What You'll do:

Provide technical leadership to:

• Execute system level analysis for software solutions being developed across the organization
• Perform activities such as code complexity analysis, software peer reviews, and other organization wide initiatives to improve software quality
• Define, design, and develop software supporting new features as they enter the organization
• Coordinate comprehensive verification and validation test plans as needed to launch products with zero defects
• Champion issue resolution and systematic root cause analysis
• Review existing software to determine if restructuring is needed to improve quality, maintainability, reusability, or other software improvements
• Set standards for models and code within the organization to align with optimum software architecture practices
• Actively engage in external technical communities to stay abreast with latest technology trends and bring outside perspective to continuously improve our products and processes
• Build relationships and manage key interfaces with other organizations and teams such as systems/safety/ advanced controls/hardware engineering, to define and capture requirements and ensure successful implementation of features
• Mentor and develop others, providing technical training and establish effective mechanisms of knowledge-sharing
• Drive a culture of safety and regulatory compliance
• Validate technological assumptions, evaluate implementation alternatives working across organization and technological boundaries to converge on a final solution plan
• Evaluate emerging technologies; Support establishing the Value Stream technology roadmap; ensure alignment with corporate vision, strategic themes, and program timing.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science or equivalent degree.
• Proficient in C, C++ programming
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals required
• 7+ years of engineering experience with at least 5 years hands on working experience related to software development
• Experience in AUTOSAR software constructs and their implementation

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)

• Preferred MS in EE, ME, or CS
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification
• Proficiency in Agile processes and built-in quality concepts such as Behavioral Driven Development, Test Driven Development, or Model Based System Engineering
• Experience with the GM embedded software development tool chain
• Experience with communication services such as CAN, LIN , Ethernet in automotive applications
• Experience with safety critical design, testing and validation, e.g. ISO26262
• DFSS Certification; Black Belt preferred
• High level of interpersonal communication skills (written and oral)
• Able to work independently with high degree of initiative
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
• Exceptional collaboration and teamwork; demonstrated ability for working through others and influencing without direct authority
• Able to maintain a positive attitude and perseverance in the face of uncertainty
• Be flexible and open to change in order to adjust approach as new information becomes available

Sponsorship:

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

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