Job Description
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale..
The Role
Join an enthusiastic and groundbreaking team at General Motors in the Global Systems Engineering and System Safety organization as the Feature Owner for Traction. You will lead the definition, requirement development, and integration of the Torque Distribution feature, Torque Biasing feature, and more. You will focus on balancing performance, safety, and innovation across all types of vehicle platforms, ensuring the customer experience exceeds their expectations.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
Subject Matter Expert for Traction features and technology for the corporation and owner of the end-to-end delivery of traction features, from concept through production and service lifecycle
Define and document feature requirements and ensure alignment with system-level functional, safety, customer, and functional reliability goals
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including controls, software, hardware, validation, electrical, performance, manufacturing, and other stakeholders to achieve enterprise objectives
Strong lead voice and advocate for feature integration and alignment activities across vehicle platforms
Manage feature timing, functional readiness assessments, issue resolution, and change management throughout the development lifecycle
Support functional safety activities related to traction features
Escalates and represents feature issues in technical reviews and provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Computer Science, IT or Physics
6+ years of experience in automotive vehicle dynamics systems or chassis feature development
Strong understanding and demonstrated capability in vehicle dynamics, torque distribution systems, torque biasing systems, and system engineering principles
Experience with embedded controls
Experience with requirements management and simulation tools (e.g., DNG, MATLAB, carsim, INCA, CAN,)
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred qualifications)
Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering
8+ years of experience in automotive vehicle dynamics systems or chassis feature development
Familiarity with model-based development and simulation tools
Prior experience in feature ownership or technical program management
Knowledge of propulsion and chassis systems, with a focus on off-road and track performance
High degree of Managerial Courage and Comfort with Ambiguity
Why Join Us?
Be at the forefront of innovation in traction and chassis technologies
Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for technical and leadership growth
Make a direct impact on vehicle safety and performance
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