Milford, Michigan, USA
7 days ago
Sub-System Lead Engineer
Job Description

The Sub-System Lead Engineer will work to design, document, and evolve the technical requirements for the feature or subsystem in the Thermal Runaway Propagation domain.  They will work to perform complex sub-system analysis and decompose the System level desired behavior to the design specification requirements at a hardware/software component level and support DFMEA analysis.
The Sub-System Lead Engineer will support the ART Product Management team as well as act as single point of contact for requirements for the ART/Scrum teams.

In this role, you will:

Develop and define requirements for applicable sub-system or ART Solution

Create and maintain requirements such as Sub-System Technical Specifications (SSTS) and/or Behavioral Test Specifications (BTS) as applicable.

Follow Behavior Driven Development (BDD) principles focusing on requirement development with behavioral impacts to the customer in mind

Collaborate with Functional System Architects on requirement structure and intent and implement into testable sub-system specifications.

Lead development meetings and discussions with key stakeholders to develop behavioral requirements.

Incorporate or develop non-functional requirements as needed

Create and maintain requirements for serial data and Data Identifiers at the Solution level.

Develop block diagrams per Model Based Systems Engineering principles

Create and maintain Solution level Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) focused on software

Lead the development and communication of Solution FMEAs in area of responsibility by providing view and context of software related failure modes

Feedback information or gaps identified from FMEA to hardware teams as applicable for improvements

Collaborate with Controls and Software Engineers to review controls design and/or software implementation, ensuring compliance with requirements

Support testable functionality roll out plan (TFRP) definition and scope

Support the development of testable scenarios meet the intent of the SSTS or BTS

Review data to ensure the controls design and software implementation complies with the requirement

Support the root cause analysis for sub-system issues as applicable and translate resolutions into new or revised requirements as appropriate

Support Calibration development for the solution

Take part as a member and key stakeholder in regular ART meetings including Iteration Planning, Iteration Reviews, Daily Standups as needed and Program Increment ceremonies.

Support peripheral meetings with product team members, functional system architects, other sub-system lead engineers, etc.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Required Skills and Experience:

C-code /MATLAB Simulink expertise/Python/Rhapsody

Understanding of High Voltage Batteries Systems or High Voltage Battery hardware & distribution system

Minimum 5+ years Engineering experience related to embedded controls and/or controls/software development.

Understanding of electrical and electronic components, mechatronics, distributed control systems, communication strategies, and software architectural concepts

Bachelor of Science in Engineering – EE/SWE/CS/CE or similar degree

Experience successfully leading activities/projects with high levels of ambiguity

Highly developed oral and written communications skills

DFSS Black Belt Certified

Preferred Skills and Experience:

MS in Engineering

Knowledge of Model-Based System Engineering principles and methodologies

Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Lean Portfolio Management principles and practices

High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and elicit work output

DFSS Master Black Belt Certified

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This job is not eligible for relocation benefits.  Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL

NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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• 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.

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