Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, Michigan three times per week, at minimum.

The Role:

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and test of windshield washer and wiper systems, along with glass technologies that enable variable light transmissivity. This role involves cross-functional collaboration with design, virtual test, and multiple engineering teams to ensure robust system performance and seamless integration into vehicle platforms.

What You'll Do:

• Lead system-level design and integration of windshield washer and wiper functionality.
• Develop and validate glass technologies with variable light transmissivity.
• Define and manage feature and system requirements, interfaces, and performance targets.
• Partition and allocate product, feature and system functionality to implementation teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, validation, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Support issue resolution and root cause analysis during development and testing phases.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards and be responsible for self-certification approvals.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in system functionality and performance.
• Document technical deliverables and support program milestones.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in automotive systems engineering or related domain.
• Strong understanding of vehicle electrical and mechanical systems, especially related to exterior systems.
• Experience with system requirements development, validation planning, and issue resolution.
• Familiarity with glass technologies, sensors, and actuators used in wiper and washer systems.
• Proficiency in tools such as DOORS, DOORS Next Gen, Vector CANoe, and other diagnostic and validation tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Comprehension of automation strategies including Continuous Integration Continuous Delivery (CICD), and Continuous Testing (CT).
• Work with a service-oriented architecture (SOA), utilizing Behavior Driven Development (BDD).
• Experience working as part of a Scrum team and familiarity with sprint planning and daily standup meetings focused on planning, monitoring, result/solution orientation, and risk mitigation.
• Understanding of MBSE toolsets (Rhapsody) for defining use case diagrams and context diagrams in automotive system development.

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

• Master's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in automotive systems engineering or related domain.
• Strong understanding of vehicle electrical and mechanical systems, especially related to exterior systems.
• Experience with automotive exterior systems development in a global OEM or Tier 1 supplier.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 and functional safety principles.
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) practices.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools.
• Prior involvement with wiper-washer systems, advanced glass technologies such as electrochromic or photochromic systems or other complex systems.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional technical teams.

Benefits:

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

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