Staff Systems Engineer - Low Voltage Vehicle Systems
Today• Warren, MI
Description
We are seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to join the Vehicle Systems Engineering organization, focused on Low Voltage (LV) vehicle systems , supporting the new Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture and 12V system design thinking across the vehicle . This role operates in a highly complex technical space with significant cross-domain dependencies spanning software, hardware, electrical architecture, validation, and virtual environments.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working in ambiguous problem spaces , can navigate evolving requirements, and is able to establish themselves as a technical leader by driving clarity, alignment, and robust system solutions. You will translate high-level product intent into scalable, testable system architectures using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) , while influencing technical direction across programs and organizations, including helping shape and influence future SDV and Low Voltage (LV) architecture direction .
What You'll Do:
- Lead system-level architecture, definition, and integration of Low Voltage vehicle systems using MBSE.
- Decompose product and program intent into system models, functional architectures, and testable software and hardware requirements .
- Develop and maintain system blueprints , including functional decomposition, logical architectures, interface definitions, requirements, allocations, and FMEAs.
- Own and evolve MBSE artifacts , such as functional models, use-case, activity, sequence, and context diagrams.
- Allocate and partition system functionality across multiple implementation teams, supporting architectural trade studies and optimization .
- Define and maintain co-simulation and virtual validation strategies , including simulation architectures and acceptance criteria.
- Work closely with software, hardware, validation, electrical architecture, and platform teams to manage complex interdependencies and integration risks.
- Support system integration, calibration, validation, and issue resolution , including root cause analysis across domains.
- Ensure system designs meet safety, regulatory, quality, and performance requirements , supporting certification and approvals.
- Drive continuous improvement in MBSE adoption, modeling quality, and virtual validation capability .
- Clearly document technical decisions, trade-offs, and deliverables across the product lifecycle.
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Key Responsibilities
- System architecture definition and modeling using MBSE
- Functional decomposition and end-to-end requirement traceability
- Managing change, dependencies, and architectural allocation using system models
- Co-simulation strategy and system-level validation planning
- Definition of acceptance criteria and "definition of done" for system deliverables
- Providing technical leadership in complex, cross-functional environments , fitting well with technical expectations for system integration, fault strategy ownership, and architectural influence
Core Technical Capabilities
- 12V electrical system architecture, including power distribution, grounding, protection, and load management.
- Understanding of vehicle LV networks and ECUs (body, gateway, chassis, infotainment-adjacent, and domain controllers).
- Experience with fusing strategies, wake/sleep management, power modes, and energy budgeting.
- Knowledge of CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and diagnostics (UDS) as they relate to LV system behavior and dependencies.
- Familiarity with SDV concepts, including centralized compute, service-based architectures, and decoupling software from hardware.
- Ability to analyze and resolve system-level issues related to voltage stability, current limits, transient behavior, and fault propagation.
- Experience with system-level FMEAs, fault handling strategies, and graceful degradation in LV systems.
- Understanding of integration between LV systems and higher-voltage domains (e.g., HV interactions, wake coordination, safety states).
- Experience supporting system validation, including HIL/SIL, vehicle testing, and virtual validation approaches.
- Strong systems thinking across electrical, software, and functional domains to manage complex dependencies.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Systems, Electrical, Software, Mechanical, or related field).
- 7+ years of experience in systems engineering or software-intensive automotive development.
- Strong expertise in systems architecture, MBSE, requirements development, integration, and validation .
- Solid background in model-based development and virtual simulation .
- Experience defining and managing system interfaces, performance targets, and validation/testing strategies .
- Proficiency with MBSE and requirements tools (e.g., Rhapsody, DOORS / DOORS Next).
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces and drive clarity.
- Proven track record of technical leadership , influence, and cross-organizational collaboration.
- Strong prioritization, execution, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
- Master's degree in engineering or related field.
- Advanced experience with MBSE , including Rhapsody modeling (activity, use-case, sequence, context).
- Familiarity with Agile / SAFe development methodologies.
- Understanding of service-oriented architectures (SOA) .
- Knowledge of CI/CD and continuous testing in software-intensive systems.
- Experience working in highly interdependent system architectures with multiple stakeholders.
- Exposure to reliability engineering, functional safety, and regulatory compliance .
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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.
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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202602181
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-02-12T00:08:50
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- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
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