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Staff Researcher, Vehicle Health Management (VHM), Energy and Propulsion Systems

General Motors
Michigan
Job Description

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

The Role

Energy and Propulsion Systems research is aimed at driving propulsion and vehicle efficiency, cost, and performance improvements. Research also focuses on advancing vehicle and propulsion systems to target enterprise cost reduction through warranty improvement and engineering development efficiency.

We are seeking highly motivated and technically skilled candidates in the emerging technology area called Vehicle Health Management (VHM). Internet-of-Things builds many opportunities to improve the life quality of human beings. In the context of vehicle manufacturing, the vehicle engineering data collected through wireless communication (with customer consensus) allow the prediction of vehicle system issues, and the notification of drivers before vehicle performance and, consequently, people’s busy life is impacted. With VHM technology, we integrate fundamental physics modeling with modern machine learning techniques such as Large Language Model, to develop diagnostics, prognostics, and system performance management solutions at scale.

GM has been leading the way of developing VHM technology to provide customers with an unprecedented level of assurance, convenience, and ownership experience. An example of VHM is the industry-first OnStar Proactive Alert for Starting System, a service GM launched a few years ago that provides early warning to customers in case a component failure is impending, thereby turning emergency repairs into scheduled maintenance events. This service is available on more than 10 million GM vehicles as of now!

What You’ll Do

With the growing demand of VHM, GM R&D invites top talent like you to develop this exciting industry leading technology! Join us if you want to work with a vibrant team to address challenges in cloud-based computing, predictive modeling, and AI/ML to advance VHM. We want researchers who have the passion to make positive impacts on people’s everyday life. Here are some other things to look forward to:

  • Develop strategic technology roadmap with global vision in vehicle system diagnosis, prognosis, and fault-tolerant controls as well as integration
  • Apply strong business acumen, highly specialized knowledge as well as organizational expertise to establish and advance new research areas
  • Lead large projects with broad visibility, substantial impacts, and multiple internal and external stakeholders
  • Lead and execute technical plans, including concept generation, prototype development, system implementation, and performance evaluation
  • Recognized as an expert internally and externally with state-of-the-art technical knowledge and skills in related areas of responsibility
  • Generate intellectual property, document results, and publish high quality papers
  • Collaborate with cross-functional global teams and world-class universities

What You’ll Need (Required Qualifications)

  • The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).
  • The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).
  • PhD in Electrical, Controls, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field of study with demonstrated research capability or equivalent background
  • 8+ years related industry experience
  • Strong background in physics-based modeling for continuous and discrete systems, using first principles, system identification, parameter estimation, control and optimization
  • Strong background in intelligent data modeling, using state-of-the-art AI/ML including LLM, signal processing, statistical inference
  • Strong background in fault detection and isolation, diagnostics and prognostics, root cause analysis
  • Demonstrated experience in large-scale data analytics
  • Demonstrated experience in Python (including familiarity with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or Tensorflow), PySpark, MATLAB/Simulink
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with GM internal and external partners
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and deploying innovative solutions in production
  • This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • PhD with 10+ years industry experience
  • Experience in application of advanced research and technology to the following automotive systems: internal combustion propulsion, high voltage battery, electromechanical actuators, power electronics, electrical systems, chassis systems, environmental sensors such as camera/radar/LIDAR, autonomous driving
  • Hardware hands-on experience highly seeked, including but not limited to experience in dSpace rapid prototyping, ETAS tools
  • Experience of project management

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.

Benefits Overview

From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources .

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

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Posted 2026-06-19

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