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Job Description Hybrid: This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their primary location (Milford, MI) three times per week, at minimum. Relocation: This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. The Role: We are reshaping software and controls in the automotive industry, transforming into a technology-based company, and this role is pivotal to that change. We seek highly energetic and creative professionals with a strong technical foundation. An ideal individual will work effectively within a high-performance team to lead our technology transformation in advanced controls and software, bridging production and motorsports software tech transfer. Responsibilities include developing new and advanced control systems for future vehicles using technologies like eAWD, eLSD, Active aerodynamics, and Rear steer. Our software development strategy aims to apply these innovations across a broad range of platforms, starting with future performance hyper-cars. This role requires expertise in control strategies and the ability to communicate complex technical topics to a diverse audience across various GM campuses. Experience and knowledge of embedded controls and software development processes are crucial for success. Additionally, the role involves supporting and encouraging collaboration between motorsports and production teams to ensure seamless technology transfer and integration. What Youll do: Development: Lead the development of advanced control systems and software with a team of specialists in ICE, electric propulsion, and other actuation systems. Initiatives: Drive new initiatives and contribute to the technology roadmap, collaborating with multiple teams to ensure viability. Innovation: Develop creative solutions and protect intellectual property through patents and publications (incentivized by GM). Project Management: Create and maintain project management plans, resource allocation, and timing requirements. Control Requirements: Champion control requirements from Simulink models and test cases. Efficiency: Continuously improve efficiency within the group by enhancing processes, quality, and mentoring members. Testing: Develop Hardware in the Loop (HIL) benches and vehicle test strategies. Peer Reviews: Conduct and support peer reviews. Root Cause Analysis: Lead and contribute to root cause analysis of control software issues during testing and validation. Collaboration: Support collaboration between motorsports and production teams. Compliance: Ensure work is completed according to milestones with excellence and compliance with GM processes and safety procedures. Travel: Approximately 10 weeks of travel per year, including winter testing in Northern Michigan and testing tracks in the US and internationally. Additional Job Description Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent degree Minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience Control Systems: Experience developing control systems and associated software (2+ years). Control Theory: Proficiency with control system theory and application to embedded systems, including state vector feedback control, adaptive control, and model predictive control. Vehicle Systems: Comprehensive knowledge of chassis vehicle systems and new energy vehicle architectures. Analytical Ability: High level of analytical ability to solve complex problems. Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal Skills: High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others. Independence: Ability to work independently and in a team environment, interfacing with GM engineers globally. Drivers License: Must possess a valid drivers license. What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills) Masters or Ph.D. in Control Systems Engineering (or equivalent). Calibration Experience: 3+ years of calibration experience of vehicle dynamics systems. Programming: Experience with embedded C programming, Matlab/Simulink modeling, and code generation. Model Predictive Controls: Experience with Model Predictive Controls. Vehicle Dynamics: Working knowledge of vehicle dynamics and performance vehicle characteristics. Requirements Management: Proficiency in writing and comprehending software and hardware requirements and experience with requirement management tools such as DOORS, DNG, JAMA, etc. Product Release: Experience in automotive product release and specification process. Other Systems: Knowledge of other automotive systems (Powertrain, driveline, and CAN/LIN communication), advanced test setups (dSpace HiL, etc.), and vehicle track testing. Modeling: Experience with vehicle dynamics modeling and CarSim. Statistical Analysis: Experience with advanced statistical analysis, signal processing, filter design, optimization, system identification, and state estimation methods. Motorsports: Experience in motorsports (personal or professional). 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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