Sub-System Lead Engineer - VMEC

Job Description

Remote OR Hybrid: This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50mile radius of Atlanta Austin Detroit Warren Pontiac or Milford you are expected to report to that location three times a week at minimum

The Role:

A VMEC SubSystem Lead Engineer (SSLE) develops some of General Motors most advanced and exciting mobility features. This dynamic role supports innovative technology development applicable to aspects of autonomous electric and traditional internal combustion applications in the following domain areas:

• Brakes
• ChassisSuspension
• Diagnostics
• Drivability
• Drive Mode
• Electrified Propulsion
• High Voltage Battery
• ICE/Hybrid Propulsion and Emissions*
• Propulsion Thermal Management
• Quality

This role supports ICE/Hybrid Propulsion in several functional areas specifically in the areas of air and torque control security diagnostics and modeling.

What Youll Do

The SubSystem Lead Engineer (SSLE) is an individual contributor with recognized expertise responsible for tasks and work throughout the entire vehicle development lifecycle including requirements definition design and implementation testing and problem resolution. Agile systems engineering requirements and embedded controls development and calibration knowledge are a definite plus. The drive and tenacity to grow technically and professionally while working on some of General Motors most exciting features is a must!

• Perform complex subsystem analysis to define functional controls and hardware requirements including the definition of:
• Noise factors (e.g. aging build variation environmental etc.)
• Interface mapping (e.g. inputs to outputs)
• Actuator and sensor performance requirements
• Input to output transfer functions (e.g. latency overshoot oscillation etc.)
• Calibration requirements
• Regulatory safety and customer facing interactions (e.g. FE/CO2 DQ Emissions NVH Performance)
• Signal/data retention
• Leverage physical (bench) and virtual (e.g. models simulation) to establish and test use cases and acceptance criteria for normal and degraded states of applicable subsystems
• Create and maintain SubSystem Technical Specification (SSTS) documents for applicable subsystems
• Create and maintain subsystem specifications in requirements management software (e.g. Doors Jama Connect codebeamer etc.)
• Root cause all appliable subsystem related issues and translate solutions into new or revised requirements
• Create and maintain Functional Architecture Documents (FADs)/Context Diagrams with the assistance of Global Architecture teams
• Lead subsystem level FMEAs and collaborate on System and Component FMEAs
• Use Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) Integration Tool (FIT) for managing FMEA processes across applicable subsystems
• Create and maintain Features Stories and/or Change Requests to manage requirements and specifications of subsystems using change management tools (e.g. IBM Rational Team Concert Jira etc.)
• Collaborate with Controls and Software Engineers to review software implementation ensuring compliance with requirements
• Review Owners Manual and Service Information related to the applicable subsystem
• Provide guidance and input for feature design verification plan by working with System and/or Feature Owners and Validation Engineers
• Maintain open requirements issue list and review track and report on progress and status
• Support advanced technical work projects that drive future features and vehicle enhancements

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Mechanical Computer or related engineering discipline
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in the field in ICE/propulsion experience
• Strong analytical problemsolving skills including independent judgment and decisionmaking skills where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues
• Physicsbased understanding of the VoiceofCustomer
• Ability to effectively communicate issues status and recommendations to leadership
• Proven ability in project management skills and ability to teach others
• Ability to prioritize work with only limited direction from manager

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Masters or PhD in Engineering
• Experience related to specifying physics of dynamic electromechanical systems (e.g. Brakes Chassis Suspension Electrification Thermal etc.)
• Experience with calibration software and controls development
• Experience leveraging simulation environments and plant modeling for testing or requirements generation is a plus (e.g. Matlab/Simulink CarSim GTPower DSpace ETAS etc.)
• Experience with change management tools (e.g. IBM Rational Team Concert Jira etc.)
• Experience with OBD regulations requirements
• Experience with safety critical systems

The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.

• The salary range for this role is $134000$205000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance job level and individual performance.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About GM

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Why Join Us

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Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes the following benefits in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days holidays and parental leave for mothers fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive) dental vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you your family and friends.

Diversity Information

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