Software Engineer - Vehicle Motion Embedded Controls

Description

Work Classification:

Hybrid: This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their primary location (Milford, MI) three times per week, at minimum, or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role:

Domain: Electrification Propulsion: Controls design focused on optimizing system performance to maximize range, efficiency, and drivability of electrified vehicles.

Do you have a passion for coding and take pride in building high‑quality software? Consider joining our VMEC (Vehicle Motion Embedded Controls) family of Software Engineers. The VMEC organization is made up of inclusive, diverse, Agile teams where every voice is valued. Our software development process transforms customer requirements into designs, implements production‑ready code, executes robust testing, and integrates solutions directly into our vehicles. The software you create will be showcased in vehicles like the GMC Hummer EV, Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and many more. You will have the opportunity to directly impact GM’s rapidly growing electric vehicle portfolio and contribute to our vision of a fully electric ecosystem with innovative energy‑storage solutions for homes and businesses.

What You'll Do:

Develop and deliver embedded controls software for electrification propulsion systems.

Translate physics‑based and controls‑based requirements into robust mechatronic control and diagnostics software.

Design, implement, and continuously improve embedded algorithms and controller communications.

Demonstrate feature functionality and readiness through testing.

Contribute common, scalable software solutions across GM-owned platforms.

Document requirements, link them to test cases, and ensure thorough verification of software functionality.

Use automated test tools and environments—including builds, benches, and vehicles—to verify performance at the controller, system, and vehicle level.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

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

2+ years of experience in embedded controls software development

Proficient in C, C++ programming

Knowledge of Auto Code Generation

Familiarity with programming and calibration/tools such as Java, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, INCA, etc.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across organizations

Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment

High integrity, self‑direction, comfort with ambiguity

Customer‑focused mindset with an emphasis on delivering solutions

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

MS in Engineering or Computer Science

5+ years of experience in embedded controls software development

Strong experience with C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, auto‑code generation, Python, ETAS tools (INCA, MDA), and other development/testing tools

Experience with JIRA and the Scaled Agile Framework

Knowledge of bootloaders, embedded operating systems, controller communication, or diagnostics

Familiarity with AUTOSAR standards and methodologies

Knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, ARXML, and Ethernet

Experience with software or system architecture

Benefits:

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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