Senior Safety Design Software Engineer

General Motors
Milford, MI

Description

Work Classification:

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford three times per week, at minimum.

The Role:

VMEC, Vehicle Mechatronic Embedded Controls, is a production level group that supports the definition, design and development of continuously improving software for control strategies, diagnostics, and controller communication. This group differentiates the GM vehicle performance setting the standard for the future road with Zero crashes, Zero emissions and Zero congestion. As a Software Engineer in VMEC Safety Shared Services, your responsibilities include the implementation of safety monitors for engine, transmission, chassis, suspension, braking and electrification components. Tasks include software design and unit testing of Safety embedded controller applications for current and new vehicle programs.

We particularly focus on implementing Safety around Physics and Controls requirements for production software and testing to verify the software is meeting the Safety specified requirements.

What You'll Do:

Supply common software solutions across all GM In-House controllers

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 at the Function, Controller and System level

Coordinate and collaborate with departments such as Systems & Safety Engineering, Electrical Architecture, Calibration and Vehicle Performance to deliver quality solutions

Leads and generates technical solutions including specifying of requirements, functional decomposition, analysis, development and testing for current, new and major programs

Lead development of software system team design content and software anomaly corrections

Performs complex design analysis

Specifies and balances system requirements

Provide, communicate, and support common best practices among software community

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) :

BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Minimum 5+ years of experience with proven technical and professional skills in job-related area required

Proficient in C, C++ programming

Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed

Emerging partnership and teamwork skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment

High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, take initiative/self-directed

Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability and trust

Consistent demonstration of innovative thinking that is customer-centric

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

MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

8+ years of experience with proven technical and professional skills in job-related area required

Experience with CI/CD Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment

ISO26262 Functional Safety Experience on safety critical systems

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 may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

Accommodations

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Posted 2026-02-24

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