Sub-System Lead Engineer - Propulsion System Torque

General Motors (GM)

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Work type: Remote
Location: Milford, MI
Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: Jul 10, 2026
Nearby: 28 roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Sub-System Lead Engineer - Propulsion System Torque

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As a Sub-System Lead Engineer at General Motors, you will join the Propulsion Systems team as an individual contributor, focusing on optimizing software-driven system operation for customer-facing features. Your daily tasks include defining and implementing complex software requirements using Behavioral Driven Development principles, creating test cases and acceptance criteria, and maintaining technical specifications in tools like Doors and Jira. You’ll also lead root cause analysis and manage FMEA processes across subsystems, collaborating closely with Controls and Software Engineers to ensure compliance with requirements. Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree in Electrical, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of experience in automotive systems engineering, and expertise in propulsion system torque controls. Familiarity with simulation environments like MATLAB/Simulink and change management tools such as Jira is beneficial. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge software-defined vehicle features at GM’s Milford location.

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Doors DNG Markdown MATLAB Simulink Jira GIT SAFe ISO-26262 OBD Python Behavioral Driven Development Agile Virtual Simulation Physical Testing FMEA Context Diagrams Functional Architecture Documents

What you'll do

Lead complex software-defined subsystem analysis to define functional controls and software requirements.
Establish test cases and acceptance criteria for normal and degraded states of applicable sub-systems.
Create and maintain Sub-System Technical Specification (SSTS) and Behavioral Test Specifications (BTS) documents.
Collaborate with Controls and Software Engineers to review software implementation compliance.
Lead root cause analysis for subsystem-related issues and translate solutions into new or revised requirements.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Computer Science, Mechanical, or related field.
5+ years of experience in automotive systems engineering.
Strong analytical problem-solving and independent judgment skills.
Experience with propulsion system torque controls.
Proficiency in requirements management tools like Doors, DNG, Markdown.
Knowledge of simulation environments for testing and requirements generation.
Familiarity with safety critical systems standards (e.g., ISO-26262).

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