JOB TITLE: Electrical Subsystem Architect - GM Defense
As a senior individual contributor within the GM Defense team, the Electrical Subsystem Architect identifies and evaluates alternative subsystem building blocks for new vehicle and product applications. This role involves leading structured trade studies to compare technical alternatives based on packaging, performance, cost, mass, and timing. You will translate customer needs into subsystem-level architectural requirements, support component sourcing, and oversee concept demonstrator builds. Key responsibilities include managing Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), and Power System Distribution System (PSDS) domains. You will utilize engineering theory to develop recommendation packages, create comparison matrices, and resolve integration issues. The role requires a BSE or BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering and 8+ years of experience in vehicle integration and subsystem architecture.
Identify subsystem architecture options and building-block alternatives for new vehicle and product applications.
Lead structured trade studies to compare technical alternatives based on packaging, performance, cost, mass, and timing.
Translate customer needs into subsystem-level architectural requirements, assumptions, and decision criteria.
Manage Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), and Power System Distribution System (PSDS) requirements.
Support the planning and execution of concept demonstrator builds, including component sourcing and material coordination.
Resolve technical issues during demonstrator builds by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Develop recommendation packages that communicate trade-offs, risks, and proposed paths forward to leadership.
Create and maintain engineering analyses, comparison matrices, and decision documentation for program checkpoints.
What we're looking for
BSE or BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of professional engineering experience in vehicle, subsystem, or product engineering.
Demonstrated experience in vehicle integration, subsystem architecture, or system-level engineering.
Deep experience across the full breadth of a subsystem, including requirements, interfaces, packaging, performance, cost, validation, and implementation.
Proven ability to evaluate technical alternatives and make data-driven recommendations based on cost, mass, performance, packaging, and timing.
Experience leading or supporting structured trade studies, decision matrices, and technical down-selection activities.
Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).
Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline (preferred).