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Senior Sub-System Lead Engineer - Electric Power Conversion Control

Today Pontiac, MI

Description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Pontiac, Michigan three times per week, at minimum.

The Role:

A Sub-System Lead Engineer (SSLE) develops some of General Motor's most advanced and exciting mobility features. This role is targeted to support the Electric Propulsion Conversion Controls development ART within VMEC (Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls) organization, focusing specifically on electric vehicle and hybrid applications.

The Sub-System Lead Engineer (SSLE) is a highly skilled individual contributor recognized for their expertise across the entire vehicle development lifecycle. This role encompasses responsibilities such as requirements definition, design and implementation, testing, and problem resolution. Proficiency in agile methodologies, systems engineering, requirements management, and embedded controls development and calibration is highly desirable. A strong drive and determination to grow both technically and professionally while working on some of General Motors' most innovative features are essential for success in this position!

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What You'll Do:

  • Collaborate with Functional System Architect (FSA) to align on requirements structure and intent.
  • Develop and define requirements for applicable sub-systems or ART Solutions.
  • Lead complex sub-system analysis to define functional controls and requirements, while applying Behavioral Drive Development (BDD) principles
  • Create and maintain Behavioral Technical Specification (BTS) for applicable ART Solutions.
  • Follow BDD principles focusing on requirements development with behavioral impacts to customer in mind.
  • Lead Triad Meetings and discussions with key stakeholders to develop behavioral requirements and "Given / When / Then" scenarios for Solution and POD level testing.
  • Support Quad meetings for requirements and BTS linkage between system and solution.
  • Support SQAT and SWE for BTS test execution and validation of results.
  • Create and maintain requirements for serial data and diagnostics (ex.IODIDs RIDs DIDs) in requirements management software (e.g., DNG) and U-services
  • Develop block diagrams per Model Based Systems Engineering concepts:

    • For SDV 2.0 based programs, develop models and block diagrams using Rhapsody per Model Based Systems Engineering principles.
    • For VIP programs, create MBSE models when moving SSTS to BTS type requirements.
  • Collaborate with Controls and Software Engineers to review controls design and/or software implementation, ensuring compliance with requirements.
  • Features / Stories in Jira to manage sub-system / solution requirements.
  • Support Testable Functionality Roll-Out Plan (TFRP) definition.
  • Support that testable scenarios meet the intent of BTS requirements.
  • Create/Maintain Solution FMEAs for given area of responsibility. Maintain Subsystem FMEAs for VIP
  • Support development and communication of AFMEAs and PFMEAs in area of responsibility providing context of software related failure modes and contributions.
  • Bring awareness of hardware failures to the software team for sev 9, 10.
  • Bring awareness of failures to manufacturing team.
  • Support the root cause analysis for all applicable sub-system related issues and translate resolutions into new or revised requirements as appropriate.
  • Support development of OBD regulations requirements as applicable.
  • Support the development of Safety Requirements
  • Support Calibration requirements development and manage solution calibrations.
  • Operate in agile development of software-related requirements.
  • Take part as a member and key stakeholder in regular scrum meetings including Iteration
  • Planning, Iteration Review, DSU, and Program Increment Ceremonies. (as applicable)
  • Collaborate with scrum teams and ART members, including Iteration Planning, Iteration Review, DSU, and Program Increment Ceremonies. (as applicable)
  • Support peripheral meetings with Product Team Members, FSAs, other SSLEs, and Systems Engineers.
  • Support advanced technical work projects that drive future features and vehicle enhancements

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related engineering discipline
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in applicable field to motor controls, power electronics, AC/DC drive systems or combination
  • Ability to follow algorithms coded in the C programming language
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills, including independent judgment and decision-making skills, where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult
  • Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues
  • Physics-based understanding of the Voice-of-Customer
  • Ability to effectively communicate issues, status and recommendations to leadership
  • Proven ability in project management skills and ability to teach others
  • Ability to prioritize work with only limited direction from manager
  • Experience leveraging simulation environments and plant modeling for testing or requirements generation is a plus (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, D-Space HIL, SIL, ETAS Inca, etc.)

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field, with emphasis on Controls
  • 8 years of experience in applicable field to motor controls, power electronics, AC/DC drive systems or combination
  • Experience or knowledge in EV and Hybrid Operating Strategy execution, constraints management (RESS power, motor torque, torque security), shift execution management, drive unit management (oil pump, lube, oil temp sensing, and disconnect clutch), ETRS actuator management, friction fill and strong hybrid axle torque distribution.
  • Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., Doors, Doors-Next-Gen (DNG), Markdown, etc.)
  • Experience with change management tools (e.g., Jira, GIT, IBM RTC, etc.)
  • Experience with safety critical systems such as ASIL D safety systems

Benefits:

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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Client-provided location(s): Pontiac, MI
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202602195
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-02-12T00:08:50

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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