Software Engineer - Electrification Propulsion

Job Description

Work Arrangement: This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Detroit, Warren, Pontiac or Milford, you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.

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 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 electrification, autonomous, engine, transmission, or chassis space.

• Design, development and implementation of 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

• Function as an inclusive Agile Scrum team member to deliver software solutions

• Coordinate and collaborate w/ departments within VMEC

• Have voice in software planning events, share ideas & learnings and help teach/train others

Additional Job Description

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 C, C++ programming

• Knowledge of Auto Code Generation

• Knowledge of Java, MATLAB, Simulink, Python scripting, INCA, etc.

• 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

• 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 software development framework

• 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

• Architecture

• Knowledge and experience with CAN, LIN, ARXML, or Ethernet communication protocols

• Software architecture principles and best practices

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 f