Advanced Propulsion Engineer

Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We're turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard -from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

Advanced Engineering at General Motors is a rapidly developing automotive technology organization. We're creating cutting-edge propulsion systems that provide industry leading performance for future Electric and Hybrid ICE Vehicles. Our team is critical to achieving GM's vision of Zero Emissions, Zero Crashes, and Zero Congestion.

The Role

In this role you will be responsible for developing architectures for new propulsion systems as well as improving component and sub-system technologies for cost and efficiency. You'll support a cross functional team in the development of Electrified Propulsion System Architectures through the Advanced Technology Work (ATW) process prior to transition into the Balanced Architecture (BA) GPDP development phase. We're seeking an engineer who works collaboratively with others and is comfortable with ambiguity.

What You'll Do

• Balance vehicle and propulsion system requirements using systems engineering and competitive assessments
• Continuously benchmark automotive and other industries to identify and implement innovative technologies for electric and ICE vehicles.
• Support propulsion system architect to develop systems to meet key performance and cost targets by working collaboratively with VDDV, Cost Engineering and Planning
• Ensure analytical models, initial component designs and controls of key electrification systems and components have been developed for a successful hand-off to the Balanced Architecture team
• Engage with advanced vehicle design for support on propulsion system development and integration
• Engage with GM R&D to provide input on advanced research projects and participate in future development thereof
• Lead component or system trade off studies to select optimized solutions to meet vehicle requirements of range, performance, drive quality, and cost while balancing component proliferation
• Contribute to best practices for new drive unit and hybrid propulsion systems including architecture selection, improved component technologies, and improved system level cost and efficiency improvements.
• Protect intellectual property (IP) by documenting your new ideas for invention board review and subsequent patent submissions.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in drive unit or transmission product engineering.
• Ability to take ambiguous problems and define a tangible approach to identify optimal solutions.
• Showcase a wide range of creativity and latitude on challenging assignments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, project management and negotiating skills.
• DFSS Black Belt

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master's degree in Engineering or relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in propulsion engineering.
• Experience with Unigraphics NX or other CAD software

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI

Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202600083

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-01-09T00:13:23