As a Senior System Engineer – Adaptive Suspension at General Motors within the Global Systems Engineering, Safety and Validation organization, you will serve as a key technical contributor responsible for developing system-level requirements, integration, and validation of adaptive suspension features. Your day-to-day responsibilities include acting as a subject matter expert for MR/CDC features, leading requirement definitions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust solutions that enhance vehicle performance and safety. You will use tools like DOORS, dNG, MATLAB, CarSim, and INCA to develop technical specifications and validation plans, while also guiding physical testing and simulation activities. This role requires a strong background in automotive vehicle dynamics systems, embedded controls, and requirement development, with experience in adaptive suspension software design and calibration essential. You will work on cutting-edge chassis technologies at GM, making significant contributions to the company’s innovative product offerings.
Skills
MATLAB
CarSim
INCA
DOORS
dNG
CAN
Vehicle dynamics
Chassis controls
Embedded controls
Model-based development
Simulation tools
Requirement development
Docker
Git
JIRA
Mattermost
Confluence
What you'll do
Define and develop system-level requirements for adaptive suspension features.
Lead the creation of System Technical Specifications, FMEAs, and validation plans.
Guide cross-functional teams in achieving robust suspension solutions throughout development.
Execute system activities including timing alignment, issue resolution, and change management.
Confirm requirements through analysis, simulation, and physical testing across various levels.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics)
Minimum 5 years experience in automotive vehicle dynamics systems or chassis system development
Expertise in adaptive suspension software design and calibration
Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, chassis controls, calibrations, and integration
Experience with embedded controls and requirement development tools (DOORS, dNG, MATLAB, CarSim)
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Market check
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Employer
About General Motors (GM)
General Motors (GM) is a leading American multinational automotive corporation founded in 1908 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.
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