Sub-System Lead Systems Specialist

Description

Vacancy Status:

Yes - This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (Backfill)

AI Disclosure:

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

Hybrid - This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markam three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].

The Sub-System Lead Engineer (SSLE) in Emerging New Markets (ENM) is an IC responsible for leading the development, definition, and documentation of requirements for applicable sub-systems (or Solutions) in diverse domains such as Interface between autonomous driver and vehicle motion platform and Battery Management Systems in Non-Automotive Applications. A growth mindset and a high level of comfort with ambiguity are essential for this role.

The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring technical specifications are well-defined, behaviors are clearly documented, and compliance with requirements is maintained throughout the development lifecycle. As a technical domain expert and single point of contact, SSLE provides guidance on system design, troubleshooting, and optimization and owns the development and delivery of solutions, driving cross team and group efforts.

• Contribute to complex sub-system analysis to define functional and non- functional requirements while applying Behavioral Driven Development (BDD) principles.
• Create and maintain Behavioral Test Specifications (BTS) documents for applicable subsystems.
• Collaborate with Functional System Architects and Senior Systems Engineers on requirement structure and intent and implement into testable specifications.
• Collaborate with System Engineers to decompose high level requirements into lower-level requirements.
• Lead development meetings and discussions with key stakeholders to develop behavioral requirements.
• Create and maintain documentation in requirements management tools (e.g., DNG, Markdown, etc.)
• Develop detailed use cases, activity diagram to support solution functions documentation in Rhapsody.
• Lead the root cause analysis for all applicable sub-system related issues and translate solutions into new or revised requirements.
• Lead sub-system level FMEAs and collaborate on System and Component FMEAs and manage FMEA processes across applicable sub-systems.
• Collaborate with V&V Engineers and Software Engineers to review requirements and software implementation to ensure compliance.
• Create/execute Features/Stories in Jira to manage requirements development.
• Take part as a key stakeholder in regular ART meetings including Iteration Planning, Iteration Reviews, Daily Standups as needed and Program Increment ceremonies.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Systems, Software or related fields)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Safety Critical System Engineering.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, including independent judgment and decision-making skills, where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult.
• Experience with Requirements Engineering in automotive, aerospace, or related industries.
• Knowledge of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and MBSE principles.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers across Canada and US to solve problems and resolve issues.
• Physics-based understanding of the Voice-of-Customer
• Ability to effectively communicate issues, status and recommendations to leadership.
• Ability to read/understand source code (C/C++).
• Ability to prioritize work with only limited direction from manager.
• Ability to travel infrequently (< 5%) to Southeast Michigan and Mountain View California.

• Master's or PhD in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in the field of expertise.
• Experience or knowledge of Vehicle Motion Control or Battery Management or similarly complex safety critical systems (ISO 26262)
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., Doors, DNG, Markdown, etc.)
• Experience with change management tools (e.g., Jira, GIT, etc.)
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and associated SysML Tools (e.g., Rhapsody)
• Experience with Agile Development process.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and Diagnostics.

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
• Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.