Senior Software Engineer - Transmission

at  General Motors

JOB DESCRIPTION

Work Arrangement: This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Detroit, Warren, Pontiac or Milford, you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.

YOUR SKILLS & ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS):

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other applicable Engineering focuses.
• Minimum 5+ years Engineering experience with proven technical and professional skills in job-related area
• Knowledge of sub-system integration including design, implementation, and testing
• Proficient in C, C++ programming, and GM Coding standards
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, including independent judgment and decision-making skills, where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult.
• High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, take initiative/proactive.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues.
• Ability to effectively communicate issues, status and recommendations to leadership.
• Demonstrated strong ability to mentor, train, and lead others.
• Ability to prioritize work with only limited direction from manager.
• Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and trust. Lead by example.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS):

• MS in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or Computer Science
• Skilled in C, C++, Matlab, Simulink, Python scripting, ETAS, INCA, MDA and other software tools for either the development or testing of software.
• Experience with Transmission calibration, software, and controls development
• Knowledge of Transmission hardware and control systems
• Experience with JIRA and Scaled Agile Framework
  This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

THE ROLE:

We are currently seeking experienced and motivated candidates for the roles of Transmission Senior Software Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible to develop algorithms and software for controlling automatic transmissions in future PHEV products. You will be responsible for tasks and work throughout the entire vehicle development lifecycle including requirements definition, design and implementation, testing, and problem resolution. Agile, systems engineering, requirements and embedded controls development and calibration knowledge are a definite plus. The drive and tenacity to grow technically and professionally while working on some of General Motor’s most exciting features is a must.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (JOB RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Produce or deliver software for embedded controls systems in the utilizing the Agile Framework
• Develop algorithms and software for controlling automatic transmissions.
• Design, development and implementation of Physics and Controls requirements to continuously improve software for mechatronic controls and diagnostics strategies as well as controller communication.
• Test & demonstrate software functionality & readiness.
• Supply common solutions across all GM owned software.
• Document requirements for design solutions and link them to test cases that can demonstrate software functionality.
• Utilize automated test tools in build environments, benches, and vehicles to verify functionality of the feature at the Controller, System and Vehicle level.
• Team Collaboration
• Provide leadership to Agile Scrum team members to deliver software solutions.
• Lead, coordinate and collaborate w/ other organizations such as Systems & Safety, Electrical Architecture, Software Defined Vehicle, Calibration and Vehicle Performance.
• Provide a voice in software planning events, share ideas & learnings, and help teach/train others.
• Work closely with software development, calibration, and validation stakeholders to identify solutions to customer needs.
• Document lessons learned and Best Practices for controls design implementation.
• Utilize Problem Resolution Tracking System (PRTS)