Vehicle Systems Engineer

General Motors
Michigan
Job Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

The Role

The Vehicle System Engineer will ensure programming first time quality on upcoming, new, and legacy programs. In this role, the VSE will ensure programming readiness to ship to commerce as well as continued maintenance driven by ECR release. This person will also be responsible for monitoring and driving resolution of programming and diagnostic issues in customer vehicles.

What You’ll Do:

  • Author and maintain service programming framework in the DTH and GSPAS application to ensure programming capability.
  • Address escalations and respond to field support issues
  • Support FTQ initiatives
  • Leverage AI tools and techniques to analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement data-driven process improvements across the team.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Knowledge of vehicle electrical architecture standards and vehicle serial data communications/networks.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to function autonomously with limited direction.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively multi-functionally and cross-culturally.
  • Excellent organization, attention to detail, and communication skills
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge:

  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Solid understanding of vehicle systems, working technical knowledge with prior automotive service or engineering experience, and understanding vehicle data communication protocols used in service programming
  • Knowledge of GM business processes, systems, and tools includes Engineering Change Management (ECM), Soft Part Release (SPR), Problem Resolution and Tracking System (PRTS), GSPAS, Vehicle Control Application Management (VCAM), Development Programming System (DPS), and JIRA.
  • Familiarity with GM’s Service Programming System (TLC/SPS2), and Global Diagnostics Tool (GDS 2) and their upstream authoring systems

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). 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.

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 2026-08-14

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