System Owner Engineer

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

The Occupant Thermal Comfort (OTC) Feature Owner (FO) and Thermal Systems Owner (SO) establish strategy, methodology, and requirements for overall thermal system through hardware and software solutions, serving as subject matter experts to ensure customer, functional, robustness, safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements are met.   FO/SO create and maintain the Feature Technical Specification (FTS) and System Technical Specification (STS) to meet customer requirements as specified in the Vehicle Technical Specifications (VTS), then decompose these requirements for allocation to supporting systems and subsystems such as Cabin Thermal Energy Management (CTEM).   FO/SO are responsible for implementing new and existing technologies to enable OTC and thermal system strategies, understanding and managing the delicate balance between enterprise cost, energy usage, and design complexity to meet customer expectations.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and release System Technical Specification
• Create System FMEA
• Support Scoping Epics
• Stay Abreast of new technologies and new processes
• Support ATW scoping for new system hardware/software content development
• Ensure ATW projects are aligned
• Provide HAZOP analysis and support System Safety Team in the safety case development for the system
• Ensure system requirements meet Feature and Safety requirements
• Ownership of the entire life cycle of a system
• Ensures that the system meets the customer’s needs and critical wants
• Single point ownership to ensure that the implementation / launch of the system is a success
• Subject Matter Expert for the Corporation
• Ensures system is consistently applied across GM’s brands while reducing complexity and ensuring scalability
• Clearly articulate system functionality through requirements captures and flow down (System Technical Specification)
• Owns the system roadmap

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science
• 7+ years of thermal and/or systems engineering experience
• Understand System development, verification, validation and vehicle manufacturing processes
• Experience in vehicle controls, hardware design and failure modes
• Understand appropriate content for Vehicle and System Level Specifications
• Understand the capability and application of various analytical tools
• Proactive / results driven individual with high levels of initiative and leadership capability.
• Strong track record of solving complex problems and outlining the strategy by which others can solve a problem
• High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and negotiate effectively with others to meet mutual goals
• DFSS Blackbelt
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate test vehicles

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• In-depth knowledge of Systems Engineering methods (e.g. structured design) and effective scoping of the required work products
• Experience in thermal areas such as underhood cooling, front end airflow, HVAC and cabin comfort
• Demonstrated technical and professional skills in system integration and energy management
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering methods (e.g., structured design) and effective scoping of the required work products

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). 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. This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.

About GM

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Why Join Us 

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