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System Engineer - Chassis Braking & Vehicle Dynamics

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General Motors

System Engineer - Chassis Braking & Vehicle Dynamics

Milford, MI

Description

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means that a successful candidate will be expected to report to the GM Milford Proving Grounds three times a week at a minimum or at a frequency dictated by the business.

The Role

The system engineer for Future brake systems role leads the System Integrity development for System Health Monitoring and Assessments that ensures that the brake system will be monitored and assessed through persistent observation of system inputs and component and software outputs along with periodic checks before, during, and after operation.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

  • Contribute to the System Integrity roadmap for brake technologies
  • Support the Brake System Integrity team in developing requirements, use cases, test cases, MVP definitions, and prioritization aligned with program milestones
  • Define scope and guide stakeholders in developing diagnostic performance monitoring capabilities
  • Support functional decomposition, signal mapping, and embedded controls development
  • Author and manage change requests related to System Integrity and braking systems.
  • Lead resolution of system-level technical issues and escalate as needed
  • Oversee execution of SE work products: technical requirements, SFMEA, integration, troubleshooting (PRTS/SUFS), and cross-program issues
  • Collaborate with ARTS and stakeholders on software planning, prioritization, and technical support
  • Ensure downstream requirements and customer expectations for brake performance, safety, and reliability are met
  • Drive system verification/validation planning and standard work handoff with validation teams
  • Lead integration and performance activities for vehicle dynamics systems and assigned features/programs
  • Identify system vulnerabilities, develop mitigation plans, and track corrective actions
  • Develop and implement plans involving modeling, SIL, HIL, and vehicle testing
  • Resolve integration and performance issues throughout the development cycle
  • Support system engineers and feature owners in modeling, simulating, and testing to validate requirements
  • Ensure all requirements are captured in validation plans and clearly understood by validation teams
  • Contribute to Systems Engineering and System Safety work products as needed

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This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or a related Engineering degree
  • Minimum of 5 years of post-graduation engineering experience
  • This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, Domestic

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • 7 years or more of post-graduation engineering experience
  • Strong understanding of Vehicle Dynamics and Embedded Controls
  • Experience in one of the following areas: vehicle dynamics, chassis controls, calibration, software, systems engineering, vehicle integration, electrical system design, chassis vehicle safety
  • Experience in either vehicle development or virtual development (MiL, SiL, HiL, DiL)
  • Experience in AI as it relates to vehicle development

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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Client-provided location(s): Milford, MI 48381, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202510079
Employment Type: Full Time

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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