Design, implement, and test embedded controls software for EV and HEV electrification propulsion systems. Develop physics and control requirements, perform software and diagnostic testing across unit, integration, controller, system and vehicle levels, document requirements and test cases, and collaborate in Agile teams using CI/CD pipelines and automated test environments.
Description
Work Classification:
Hybrid: The successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, MI three times per week, at minimum, or as dictated by the business.
The Role:
As a Software Engineer at GM, you will be a part of the Vehicle Mechatronic Embedded Controls (VMEC) team, working in the Electrification Propulsion domain both for EV and HEV products, focusing on optimal hybrid engine speed / torque selection, optimization for energy efficiency, charge mode determination, drive unit sensors and actuators management, among other things.
You will design, implement, and test software solutions rolled out to all of GM's EV and Hybrid portfolio based on Vehicle Intelligent Platform (VIP) and Software Defined Vehicle (SDV 2.0) electrical architectures. Your work will contribute directly to GM's vision of a world with ZERO Crashes, ZERO Emissions, and ZERO Congestion.
What You'll do:
Team Collaboration:
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
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.
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 believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Work Classification:
Hybrid: The successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, MI three times per week, at minimum, or as dictated by the business.
The Role:
As a Software Engineer at GM, you will be a part of the Vehicle Mechatronic Embedded Controls (VMEC) team, working in the Electrification Propulsion domain both for EV and HEV products, focusing on optimal hybrid engine speed / torque selection, optimization for energy efficiency, charge mode determination, drive unit sensors and actuators management, among other things.
You will design, implement, and test software solutions rolled out to all of GM's EV and Hybrid portfolio based on Vehicle Intelligent Platform (VIP) and Software Defined Vehicle (SDV 2.0) electrical architectures. Your work will contribute directly to GM's vision of a world with ZERO Crashes, ZERO Emissions, and ZERO Congestion.
What You'll do:
- Produce or deliver software for embedded controls systems in the electrification propulsion domain
- Design, development and implementation of Physics and Controls requirements to continuously improve software for mechatronic controls and diagnostic strategies as well as controller communication.
- Test & demonstrate software functionality & readiness
- Supply common solutions across all GM owned software
- Document requirements for design solutions and link them to test cases that can demonstrate software functionality
- Utilize automated Continuous integration Continuous deployment (CI CD) build environments, test tools, benches, and vehicles to verify functionality of the feature at the unit, integration, Controller, System and Vehicle level
Team Collaboration:
- Function as an inclusive Agile Scrum team member to deliver software solutions
- Coordinate and collaborate with systems, calibration, hardware, software quality assurance engineers
- Have a voice in software planning events, share ideas & learnings and help teach/train others
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
- BS in Engineering - Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or BS in Computer Science
- Minimum 2+ years of experience with proven technical and professional skills in job-related area - embedded controls software
- Proficient in MATLAB, Simulink, C, C++ programming
- Experience with Jira and agile software development framework
- Experience with software testing
- Experience with Auto Code Generation
- Knowledge of test scripting using Python
- Emerging levels of interpersonal and relationship management skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as required
- Emerging partnership and teamwork skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
- High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, take initiative/self-directed.
- Customer-centric focus with solution development
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- MS in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or Computer Science
- 5+ years of experience with proven technical and professional skills in job-related area - embedded controls software
- Knowledge and experience with automotive serial data communication like CAN, Ethernet communications protocol
- knowledge of Software architecture principles and best practices
- knowledge of embedded operating systems, controller communication and diagnostics.
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.
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 believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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