Description
Senior Software Engineer - Software Design Release Engineer
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Tech Center in Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum.
The General Motors Vehicle Mechatronics and Embedded Control (VMEC) organization is seeking to hire highly motivated and qualified individuals as a Senior Software Engineer - Outsourced Steering Software Design Release Engineer.
About VMEC
The Vehicle Mechatronics and Embedded Controls - Evolving Business organization is at the center of any technology that enables the vehicle to move, turn and stop. VMEC is responsible for the development and deployment of complex embedded controllers specific to propulsion and chassis control systems utilizing the principles of agile. These controllers support cutting edge features, such active safety, autonomous, trailer braking, and drive modes. The race is on to deliver engaging and meaningful in-vehicle experiences! You can flex your teamwork muscles as you will be tasked with working with several other areas of engineering and the business.
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Why Work For VMEC
We do cool stuff! We are passionate about building high quality systems that solve complex problems on an extensive scale. Our team is inclusive, made up of forward-thinking engineers who enjoy working together to develop innovative solutions in an environment where new ideas and unique perspectives are embraced. Our business is fast paced and constantly evolving to provide new features and capabilities to market, while conforming to global regulations.
The Role
The Senior Software Engineer - Outsourced Steering Software Design Release Engineer (SW DRE) position is responsible for sourcing, validating and releasing steer-by-wire (SbW) and electronic power steering (EPS) software controllers for production. This role encompasses end-to-end ownership of steering software and is part of an Agile deployment scrum team.
What You'll Do
- Address all controller and system safety concerns promptly
- Lead and support product issue investigations (Problem Resolution Tracking System - PRTS), continuous process improvements, standard methodologies, lessons learned, and quality improvement initiatives
- Gather all necessary documents for sourcing and provide technical expertise during purchasing process
- Facilitate requirements and design reviews with suppliers, algorithm and software groups (DFMEA, DRBFM, Peer Reviews)
- Negotiate changes from supplier, electrical architecture, controls, software and cybersecurity engineers, and update controller requirement documents
- Organize and lead controller Product Development (PDT) meetings
- Lead investigations on software-related issues
- Own release the software during development & production
- Manage part number proliferation for the embedded controller (end model part number, software, and calibration parts)
- Create and manage software validation plans
- Coordinate activities and manage a full test plan including required supplier testing, as well as all other testing required to validate component including, but not limited to: applicable regulatory testing, subsystem integration testing, system safety testing, cybersecurity, etc.
- Keep supplier(s) on track to meet key milestones (design freeze, gate reviews for prototype levels, validation start and completion dates
- Work with the supplier to develop the Validation Cross Reference Index (VCRI) to ensure all requirements are mapped to appropriate validation procedures.
- Author validation requirements for new sourcing activities
- Issue part saleable status based on successful completion of all required testing
- Monitor design changes in production (via Change Notices)
- Controller warranty analysis, issue resolution, parts restriction and report updates as required to team leadership
- Lead annual validation requirements
- Supplier and vehicle assembly plant visits, as required (less than 5%)
- Train, coach, mentor other team members of the scrum team on the roles of a Software DRE
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 5+ years of automotive engineering experience
- 2+ years of experience with mechatronics (steer-by-wire, electronic power steering, brakes, suspension)
- Must be capable of providing component-specific direction to new engineers and supplier resident engineers.
- High level of oral and written communication skills for communicating with outside suppliers
- High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others inside and outside of General Motors
- This position requires legally operating a motor vehicle on a daily basis
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Master's degree in Engineering
- Minimum 5+ years of DRE experience
- Experience with steering controls and software highly preferred
- Experience in the GM product release and specification process
- Experience with customer interface technologies
- In-depth knowledge of vehicle serial data communications (i.e. CAN, GMLAN, & LIN)
- Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and chassis mechatronics systems
- Knowledge of OBD-II Diagnostics and Functional Safety
- Knowledge of Agile release processes including planning increments, agile release trains, scrum teams
- DFSS Black Belt certified
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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