Staff Systems Engineer-EV Charging Architecture

Job Description

About The Role:

We are seeking a high-performing, self-driven Staff Systems Engineer to lead end-to-end system architecture and technical oversight for EV charging communication. This role is responsible for designing, integrating, and validating charging protocols and standards across the full ecosystem-including the vehicle, charging station, and backend systems-to deliver a seamless Plug & Charge (PnC) experience.

You will serve as the technical owner connecting vehicle software with backend and charging infrastructure, ensuring interoperability, scalability, and compliance with industry standards.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Own and define the end-to-end charging communication system architecture, spanning vehicle software, charging stations, backend services, and mobile applications.

• Lead the development of solution requirements for non-mechatronic charging features, including AC/DC charging behavior, PnC, V2G/V2H capabilities and their interactions with GM Cloud.

• Work with multiple charge point operators (CPOs) to ensure interoperability and identify integration gaps early in the development lifecycle.

• Support functional decomposition and allocation of product, feature, and system functionality to software and compute platform teams.

• Collaborate closely with software engineering, systems teams, validation, UX, mobile, back-office, cloud, manufacturing, and suppliers to deliver integrated charging solutions.

• Support issue triage, root cause analysis, and resolution for complex charging and protocol issues during development, integration, and testing.

• Ensure alignment with safety, cybersecurity, regulatory, and charging protocol standards (e.g., ISO 15118, CCS, DIN 70121).

• Create and maintain system documentation, including requirements, interface specifications, and traceability, and support program milestones and readiness reviews.

• Actively participate in ISO Standards committee discussions on enhancements and new feature standards impacting vehicle charging, V2H, and V2G functionalities.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Software, Mechatronics, or related).

• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, embedded software, EV charging, connectivity, or a related development domain.

• Expert in systems and software architecture, embedded software development, and testing methodologies.

• Experience with requirement tools such as DOORS / DNG and Rhapsody.

• Experience with Agile or SAFe development methodologies.

• Understanding of CI/CD automation strategies and continuous testing.

• Experience with Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).

• Highly proficient at analyzing unusual and complex issues while driving results in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment.

People Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High level of interpersonal skill to work effectively with people in other functions and regions.

• Demonstrated organizational agility and ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments.

Company Vehicle :

Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate.

Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

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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.

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