Senior Software Engineer – Electrification Propulsion

Job Description

Work Classification:

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

The Role:

As a Sr. Software Engineer at GM, you will be a part of the Vehicle Mechatronic Embedded Controls (VMEC) team, working in the Electrification Propulsion domain specifically for PHEVs 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 PHEV portfolio based on VIP and 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 Electrified Propulsion solution as part of the vehicle motion supervision product area.
• Design, develop and implement Physics and Controls requirements to continuously improve software for mechatronic controls and diagnostics 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 test tools in build environments, benches, and vehicles to verify functionality of the feature at the Controller, System and Vehicle level.
• Team Collaboration:
  • Provide leadership to Agile Scrum team members to deliver software solutions.
  • Lead, coordinate and collaborate with departments outside VMEC such as Systems & Safety, Electrical Architecture, Software Defined Vehicle, Calibration and Vehicle Performance
  • Provide 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 5+ years of experience with proven technical and professional skills in job-related area – embedded controls software
• Proficient in C, C++, MATLAB, Simulink programming
• Knowledge of Auto Code Generation
• Knowledge of Python scripting, INCA, etc.
• Outstanding 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.
• Consistent demonstration of innovative thinking that is customer centric.

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

• MS in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or Computer Science
• 8+ years of experience with proven technical and professional skills in job-related area – embedded controls software
• Skilled in C, C++, MATLAB, Simulink, Auto Code Generation, Python scripting, ETAS, INCA, MDA, and other software tools for either the development or testing of software.
• Experience with JIRA and Agile development methodologies
• Experience in automotive hybrid systems
• Experience with bootloader, embedded operating systems, controller communication or diagnostics.
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR standards and methodology
• Knowledge and experience with CAN, LIN, ARXML, or Ethernet communications protocol
• Knowledge of Software Architecture

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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