Job Description

About GM

There's never been a more exciting time to work for General Motors.

To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, we need people to join us who are passionate about creating safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. This bold vision won't happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future.

Why Work for Us

Our culture is focused on building inclusive teams, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. Our locations feature a variety of work environments, including open work spaces and virtual connection platforms to inspire productivity and flexible collaboration. And we are proud to support our employees volunteer interests, and make it a priority to join together in efforts that give back to our communities.

Job Description

About GM

We're dedicated to achieving our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for people who are passionate about helping us create safer, better and more sustainable solutions for personal mobility. Our bold vision won't happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future.

Why Work for Us

Our culture is focused on building inclusive teams, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. Our locations feature a variety of work environments, including open work spaces and virtual connection platforms to inspire productivity and flexible collaboration. And we are proud to support our employees volunteer interests, and make it a priority to join together in efforts that give back to our communities.

Join our team designing and building ground breaking, futuristic features including Augmented Reality (AR) navigation on Head-Up Displays (HUDs) and detailed vehicle and diagnostic information to help customers keep their vehicles running smoothly.

Systems engineers are recognized subject matter experts in their domain and are responsible for writing detailed end-to-end systems design requirements for technical implementation of features and functions. They must comprehend the interfaces and interactions between in-vehicle systems, consumer devices, GM back office and other cloud service environments. Systems engineers will interact across organizations and with suppliers to develop these new features and functions and to ensure they are integrated effectively into the vehicle and end-to-end systems.

This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. This position requires an employee to be onsite every other week to collaborate and review early builds and integration issues.

Job Description

• Lead and participate in multi-functional end-to-end feature development teams (feature owner, systems engineers, and other key partners) to build requirements for all vehicle, system, and back office systems as necessary for multiple features
• Interact with cybersecurity, legal, and privacy representatives to ensure components, systems, and communication protocols are specified in a secure and legal fashion while maintaining our user's privacy
• Create and document technical designs as requirements.
• Actively test new features as they are released
• Support, analyze, and create feature sets working with the multi-functional, global team of partners
• Perform feature sizing assessments
• Define and specify system-level interfaces using system modeling tools in collaboration with navigation and other teams
• Build specifications at all levels, including describing system, subsystem, and functional behavior
• Lead vital architecture modifications to support new and improved features and ensure modifications are completed both within and outside Infotainment areas
• Build and maintain system technical specifications and lower-level design element specifications in the DOORs Next-Gen (DNG) environment
• Lead and support development of feature context diagrams (DCDs) and data flow diagrams (DFDs) to the vital levels of decomposition
• Allocate and specify system requirements for features
• Conduct and participate in feature and system DFMEAs
• Create and support Advanced Technology Work (ATW) plans for features
• Approve new feature content
• Review and approve validation and verification plans for features
• Lead peer reviews of feature- and system-level specifications
• Generate Infotainment technical solutions for current and new vehicle programs
• Provide technical leadership for sophisticated technology development
• Perform sophisticated design analysis at multiple levels of design
• Plan and implement tests for new features
• Lead and support design and release teams in feature and system creation and definition
• Communicate, coordinate, and consult with multiple engineering departments and customers
• Stay abreast of new technology and competitive product
  

Additional Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of post-graduation experience required
• BSE, BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• Experience with visual processing algorithms and perspective transformation formulas in 3D space
• Basic understanding of automotive development
• Understanding of automotive infotainment system operation
• Experience with embedded automotive modules
• Demonstrated knowledge of communications, connected vehicle services, Infotainment/Telematics systems engineering, and related communication protocols
• Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle electrical architectures, body control or other integration control modules, and in-vehicle network communications (such as Ethernet, CAN)
• Exhibits appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners and multi-functional teams to develop requirements to meet mutual goals
• Knowledge of engineering software and systems as it pertains to job-related area
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical and electrical mechanisms
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and practices
• High level analytical ability where problems are unusual and sophisticated
• High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others
• Ability to write engineering requirements based on feature needs
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 5% max).
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Software development experience
• 4+ years of post-graduation experience
• MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• General understanding of back-office architectures
• Expertise in the following areas: navigation solutions on multiple platforms, APIs and SDKs, OS (Linux, Android, QNX), communication protocols, web services, software development lifecycle, embedded software, cybersecurity, and client-server solutions
• Working knowledge preferred in following domains: app framework, audio, telematics, Java and other structured languages, HTML5, embedded software knowledge, in-vehicle networking protocols such as Ethernet, CAN, USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Cellular, speech recognition, security protocols, and HMI design
• Experience using requirements management applications such as Rational DOORS NextGen
• Previous experience with Agile process
• Experience using change management tools such as RTC
• Experience using modelling software such as Visio
• Advanced experience with basic computing tools such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
• Experience using collaboration tools such as MS SharePoint
• Electrical architecture and/or electrical systems team experience
  

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being 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

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.