Sub-System Lead Engineer – Electrification Propulsion

General Motors (GM)

Hybrid Actively hiring
Milford, US · Remote Posted 15 days ago

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TL;DR

The Sub-System Lead Engineer (SSLE) role at General Motors is an individual contributor position in the Electrification Propulsion Controls team, focusing on optimizing system operation for electrified vehicles. The SSLE will lead complex sub-system analysis to define functional controls and requirements, create test cases using both physical and virtual methods, and maintain technical specifications documents. Key responsibilities include leading root cause analysis, collaborating with software engineers to ensure compliance with requirements, and managing FMEAs across subsystems. Ideal candidates have a strong background in electrical or mechanical engineering, 5+ years of experience in vehicle controls, and expertise in EV and hybrid systems. Proficiency in tools like MATLAB/Simulink, Jira, and Doors is essential, as well as knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering and SysML. This role demands a deep understanding of electrification domain challenges and the ability to drive technical solutions that enhance vehicle performance and efficiency.

Skills

MATLAB Simulink D-Space ETAS Inca Rhapsody Doors Jira Git SAFe ISO-26262 Behavioral Driven Development CI/CD Python PostgreSQL AWS Kubernetes

What you'll do

  • Lead complex sub-system analysis to define functional controls and requirements.
  • Create and maintain Sub-System Technical Specification and Behavioral Test Specifications documents.
  • Establish test cases and acceptance criteria for normal and degraded states of applicable subsystems.
  • Collaborate with Controls and Software Engineers to review software implementation compliance.
  • Manage FMEA processes across applicable subsystems, including root cause analysis.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in vehicle electrification and propulsion controls.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills with independent judgment and decision-making ability.
  • Experience in EV and Hybrid Operating Strategy execution and constraints management.
  • Proficiency in simulation environments and plant modeling for testing and requirements generation.
  • Knowledge of safety critical systems (e.g., ISO-26262) and OBD regulations.
  • Ability to effectively communicate issues, status, and recommendations to leadership.

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This listing doesn't show a salary. Similar roles on FindRole typically pay $132,000–$215,000.

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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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