Warren, Michigan, USA
3 days ago
Body Controls Software Strategist
Job Description

General Purpose of Position

Responsible for the Deployment of Body Controls Software & Calibration (i.e., BCM – Body Control Module and ELM –  Exterior Lighting Module) for various Vehicle Programs at General Motors.   

Responsibilities

As the single point Body Controls Software & Calibration Engineering personnel for various GM Vehicle Programs perform the following major functions: 

Plan and Implement Body Controls Software Feature/Function content for different Model Years of the assigned Vehicle(s) in collaboration with the Vehicle Program Team & relevant Engineering Teams (Software Engineering, Calibration, Testing, ..)  

Work closely with Supplier Resident Engineers to develop Calibrations and then deploy Program specific Body Controls Software & Calibrations to support various Vehicle milestones  

Participate in and help Support Body Controls Bench & Vehicle level Validation & Testing 

For assigned Program’s Body Controls Software/Calibration Issues reported by our Internal & External customers (Captured Test Fleet, Vehicle Assembly Plants, Dealerships, end Customers, ..) have complete ownership of Issues – Debugging/Root-Causing thru timely Implementation of Corrective plans in order to support Program milestones

Additional Job Description

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; Master's degree Preferred  

7-10 years of Hands-on Experience in Automotive Software development for complex Vehicle Sub-systems, which includes Body Controls Software across various Vehicle Electrical Architectures

Expertise in AUTOSAR (Automotive Open System Architecture) compliant ECU (Electronic Control Unit) Embedded Software Development – Embedded C, Rhapsody, Matlab/Simulink  

In-depth Knowledge of various Microcontroller Architectures, Memory Technologies etc.

Very Good understanding of Electrical Hardware Design and Failure Modes of ECUs, especially with respect to GM’s Vehicle Electrical Architectures 

Strong Expertise with Tools & Technologies such as CAN/GMLAN, LIN, Ethernet, Vehicle Spy/Vector CANoe, dSPACE, Jira, GIT, etc.

Expertise in developing Body Controls Calibrations for enabling GM Vehicles to comply with US/Canadian and Global Regulations (FMVSS/CMVSS, ECE, China, Middle East, South America, ..)

Ability to Test Software Features & Functions at Vehicle & Bench level

Ability to quickly & effectively Debug/Root Cause complex Vehicle level Software & Calibration issues

Knowledge of Cybersecurity and OTA (Over The Air) Programming

Knowledge of Vehicle Manufacturing EOL (End Of Line) Process pertaining to ECU Configuration/Testing

Deep understanding of various Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban

DFSS Black Belt and SAFe Certified

Excellent Written & Verbal Communication skills, with the ability to articulate Technical concepts to both Technical and non-technical audiences

Strong Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking skills

Ability to Manage and Lead multiple projects and assignments with a high level of Autonomy and Accountability for Results

Ability to work with and build strong relationships with GM & Supplier colleagues from around the Globe

Proven ability in Project Management skills and ability to Teach others

#LI-SW

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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.


We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.​

Confirm your E-mail: Send Email