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Software Engineer - Electric Drive

Today Pontiac, MI

Description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their primary location (Pontiac, MI) three times per week, at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role:

This role is for an Electric Drive Application Software Engineer within the Electric Propulsion Conversion Control (EPCC) development ART. In this role, the candidate will design, develop, implement, and test embedded application software to be used in electric drive propulsion applications. The candidate will coordinate with engineers from areas such as requirements, controls, calibration, power electronics design, controller design, and motor design to deliver electric drive software for the world's best electrified vehicles.

This role is growing in response to the dramatic growth of battery electric and hybrid vehicle markets as well as GM's expanding Electrification portfolio. In this role you must have a passion for electrification and a desire to become an integral part of our exciting new corporate vision: Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. The selected candidate will lead the development of controls and diagnostics within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), using appropriate common methods.

Creative people are encouraged to join a strong team focused on leading-edge technology development.

What You'll Do:

  • Design, Develop, Implement, and Test software for digital control of high voltage power electronics and electric machines, including both permanent magnet and induction motors
  • Design and execute unit and functional tests to ensure compliance with design requirements
  • Provide independent review of software written by others
  • Support hardware, controls, calibration, and integration teams with root cause analysis of software issues
  • Create and analyze iterative code development for controls algorithm and perform verification in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) benches, dynamometer facilities, and development vehicles.
  • Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with and mentor others
  • Exhibit a high level of analytical problem-solving skills where problems are very unusual and difficult
  • Strive for efficient code to ensure maximum feature capability in throughput constrained controllers

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Engineering degree
  • 2+ years of experience in automotive embedded software development utilizing ANSI C programming
  • Proficiency with embedded compiler, linker, debugging tools, and software such as CANalyzer, Lauterbach, ETAS INCA, oscilloscopes, and other general lab equipment
  • Knowledge of embedded software principles, including multi-core architecture, memory management, and efficiency analysis
  • Experience with modeling software (such as MATLAB / Simulink, etc.)
  • Ability to work independently under a tight, demanding schedule

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

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Engineering degree
  • 5+ years of experience in automotive embedded software development utilizing ANSI C programming
  • Experience in the development of automotive embedded controls with an emphasis on electric machine and power electronics control
  • Experience with controls and software verification and validation
  • Knowledge in embedded systems electronics
  • Experience in GM GIT Ecosystem toolset
  • Experience in Scaled Agile Framework for enterprise (SAFe) process

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.

About GM

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Client-provided location(s): Pontiac, MI
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202601957
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-02-06T00:13:08

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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