Software Engineer - Electrification

Job Description

The Team:

Welcome to the new era of ELECTRIFICATION!   

Our vision is a world with ZERO Crashes, ZERO Emissions and ZERO Congestion.  We embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer, and more equitable for all.  We are going to ELECTRIFY the WORLD with exciting new electric vehicles and much more!!

Do you have a passion for coding and take pride in the software you create?  Consider joining our GM family of Software Engineers in VMEC (Vehicle Mechatronics and Embedded Controls).

The VMEC team is comprised of inclusive and diverse Agile teams, where everyone has a voice in the conversation. Our Software Development process translates Customer requirements into designs, creates code, executes testing, and then integrates our solutions into reality.   Our team’s software is deployed across GM’s entire portfolio of electric vehicles.  

Please review the Software Engineer role descriptions and required skillsets.  All skillsets are NOT required collectively.  Passion, ability to learn quickly, and interest in the products are important to us!

The Role:

Electrification, High Voltage – Our focus is High Voltage Contactor Controls, which enables safe and efficient energy movement onto, within, and out of our vehicles.  At the same time, we interact with a multitude of other teams to complete the Battery Management System.  All of GM’s EV’s roll right through this space!

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

Embedded Controls SW Engineer

• Produce or deliver software for embedded controls systems in the electrification domain.
• 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.

Team Collaboration

• Function as an inclusive Agile Scrum team member to deliver software solutions.
• Coordinate and collaborate w/ departments within VMEC.
• Add your voice in software planning events, share ideas & learnings and help teach/train others.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelors degree in Engineering – Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or Computer Science.
• 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.

People Skills:

• 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):

• Masters degree 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 Scaled Agile 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.

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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 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 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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