Controls Development Engineer - Rapid Prototype
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Job description
- Lead and generate technical solutions, including requirements definition, functional decomposition, analysis, development, and testing for current, new, and major vehicle programs
- Lead development of software system team design content in Embedded C and drive software anomaly investigation and correction
- Perform complex design analysis to support robust controls development and integration
- Specify, decompose, and balance system requirements across functions and interfaces
- Provide, communicate, and support common best practices across the software and controls engineering community
- Serve as a subject matter expert for at least one platform, subsystem, or application component
- Develop, integrate, and validate rapid prototype controls solutions to support early feature development, proof-of-concept work, and vehicle-level learning
- Collaborate with systems, software, calibration, validation, and vehicle integration teams to deliver high-quality controls content
- Support issue identification, root cause analysis, and corrective action for prototype and production-intent controls behavior
- Contribute to continuous improvement of controls methods, tools, and development processes
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- Experience in embedded controls, software, or algorithm development. Embedded C
- Experience in vehicle controls, chassis controls, propulsion controls, or other dynamic embedded control systems
- Experience with controls development tools and methods such as Matlab/Simulink, model-based development, and structured software design practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to solve unusual and difficult technical problems
- Experience translating system requirements into control logic, software design content, and testable deliverables
- Experience supporting design, integration, testing, and issue resolution in a fast-paced engineering environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally across engineering teams
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently and lead technical workstreams, * Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Experience with rapid controller prototyping tools such as ETAS, dSPACE, or similar platforms
- Experience with MIL, SIL, and HIL development and validation environments
- Experience with vehicle integration, prototype development, and cross-functional issue resolution
- Experience serving as a technical lead or subject matter expert within a controls or software domain
- Familiarity with agile development methods and automotive product development processes
What Will Make You Successful
- You think systematically and can connect requirements, controls logic, software implementation, and vehicle behavior
- You are comfortable working in ambiguity and can turn early concepts into executable technical solutions
- You collaborate well across teams and help elevate engineering best practices
- You take ownership of technical issues and drive them through resolution
- You bring both depth in a core controls area and the flexibility to support fast-moving prototype work
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Benefits & conditions
At GM, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of connected, electric, and autonomous vehicles. You'll work on cutting-edge antenna systems alongside some of the brightest minds in automotive and RF technology - with the resources to make an impact at scale. We offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and forward thinking. This is a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and help millions of customers around the world stay connected on the move.
Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.