Senior Software Engineer - Electrification, VMEC (Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls)

General Motors

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(61)

Milford Charter Township, MI

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    Position summary

    Your work will contribute directly to GM's vision of a world with ZERO Crashes, ZERO Emissions, and ZERO Congestion.

    What You'll Do :

    • Deliver high-quality software for embedded controls systems in the electrification space, specifically for VMEC - High Voltage Battery, Wired/Wireless Communication and Sensing (WCSR)

    • Ensure SW deliverables on time and with quality in support of Wired and Wireless Battery Management Systems.

    • Ensure compliance with safety requirements, government regulations, and GM-internal policies (e.g., MISRA guidelines).

    • Adhere to good software design principles, utilizing design patterns and understanding supervisory controls architecture and hardware abstractions for effective software solutions.

    • Design, develop, and implement Physics and Controls requirements to continuously improve software for mechatronic controls, diagnostics strategies, and controller communication.

    • Maintain an understanding of Ethernet standards and its application and automotive communication protocols like CAN, LIN, ARXML.

    • Test & demonstrate software functionality & readiness, ensuring hardware agnostic solutions across all GM owned software.

    • Document requirements for design solutions and link them to test cases that can demonstrate software functionality ensuring traceability.

    • Utilize automated test tools in build environments, test benches, and vehicles to verify functionality at the Controller, System, and Vehicle level.

    • Lead and provide guidance to your Agile Scrum team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.

    • Coordinate with various departments outside your organization such as Systems & Safety, Validation, Electrical Architecture, Software Defined Vehicle (SDV), Calibration, and Vehicle Performance.

    • Embrace software development methodologies to ensure Software Built In Quality, promoting early bug detection, and facilitating collaboration between developers, testers, and non-technical stakeholders.

    • Familiarize and work efficiently with Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles, leveraging them to create optimized and modular software solutions.

    • Utilize CI/CD pipelines for efficient development, testing, and deployment of software solutions, with a solid understanding of DevOps principles.

    • Develop AI-driven diagnostics and predictive analytics to enhance fault detection, prognostics, and anomaly detection within embedded control systems.

    Required Qualifications (Minimum Skillset Required):

    • BS in Engineering - Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Computer Science or related field.

    • 5+ years of experience with proven technical and professional skills in embedded software development.

    • Strong background in system design, diagnostics strategies, and control systems for embedded software applications.

    • Proficiency in testing strategies with hands-on experience in SiL, HiL, and Vehicle-Level testing frameworks.

    • Proficient in C, C++ programming and Python scripting

    • Understanding of diagnostics strategies, software verification, and validation methodologies.

    • High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, take initiative/self-directed.

    • Consistent demonstration of innovative thinking that is customer-centric and collaborative.

    • Document designs, test cases, and results thoroughly. Understanding and experience with SW testing environment.

    What Gives You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills Required):

    • MS in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Computer Science or related field.

    • Expert in C Programming Language and Python Scripting capability.

    • Experience with JIRA, GIT, Rhapsody, Optimus and Scaled Agile Framework.

    • Experience with controller communication, diagnostics, and complex device drivers.

    • Familiar with MISRA guidelines.

    • Knowledge and experience with CAN, LIN, ARXML, or Ethernet communications protocol.

    • Proficient with software architectures.

    • Hands on Experience with HiL and Vehicle Testing and debugging. Aptitude for test case automation.

    • Experience with Battery Management Systems Software, keen problem-solving capabilities and issue resolution tracking.

    • System requirements aptitude.

    • Understanding of HWIO development.

    • Experienced in Agile processes

    Additional Information :

    Your daily routine will encompass a range of activities that align with GM's broader mission and vision, ensuring that the architectural strategies are in sync with GM's electrification and innovation goals.

    • This position offers great benefits and growth opportunities within a supportive and collaborative work environment.

    • GM is committed to electrifying the world with exciting new electric vehicles like the recently launched Cadillac Lyriq, the upcoming electric Chevy Silverado, the GMC Hummer EV, and many others. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the dramatically growing electric vehicle portfolio and help bring GM's vision to production.

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    Why you should apply for a job to General Motors:

  • 52% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Work Appropriately philosophy gives employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact to achieve their goals.
  • Our future is all electric and we aspire to zero tailpipe emissions by 2035.
  • Paid Family Leave provides employees up to 12 weeks of paid time off to support a new child or care for relatives with a health condition.