Senior Software Controls Engineer

General Motorsabout 1 year ago
Milford, Michigan, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

The Advanced Control and Emission Systems (ACES) team at General Motors seeks a Senior Advanced Control and Software Engineer to support Advanced Technical Work (ATW) projects in the Electrification domain. The role emphasizes innovation and a proactive approach to implementing creative solutions that drive progress and enhance operational efficiency.

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. The successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, Michigan at least three times per week.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team to execute Advanced Technical Work (ATW) projects
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliverables
  • Develop control methods and controller software code
  • Develop calibrations and/or calibration methods
  • Perform modeling, simulation, and system verification on SIL/HIL test benches and/or developmental vehicles

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or software engineering
  • 5+ years in electrification controls and/or software
  • Knowledge in the electrification control domain: motor control, power electronics, and bi-directional charging
  • Ability to work autonomously with limited direction from leadership
  • Proactive self-starter with the ability to handle multiple projects
  • Experience in C coding for embedded software
  • Proficient with embedded software development tools (Git/Gerrit)
  • Proficient with HIL and/or SIL testing
  • Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink
  • Understanding of vehicle interface tools: Vehicle Spy, INCA
  • Ability to effectively communicate with leadership and decision makers

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in electrical, mechanical or software engineering
  • 8+ years of system or cross-domain engineering experience
  • Experience developing HWIO software for in-house ECUs
  • Understanding of rapid prototyping platforms: ETAS, d-SPACE
  • Knowledge of Global B/VIP/SDV electrical architecture
  • Proficient in calibration development
  • Experience successfully leading large, ambiguous projects
  • Familiarity with simulation tools: GT Power Suite, Amesim

Required Skills

SIL testing
modeling and simulation
power electronics
HIL testing
bi-directional charging
Gerrit
Simulink
embedded C coding
electrification controls
system verification
MATLAB
calibration development
Git
motor control