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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Sub System Lead Engineer - Engine Controls Development & Integration - **Company:** General Motors - **Location:** Warren, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Data Retention, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, IBM Rational Team Concert (Collaboration Tool), MATLAB, Requirements Management, Product Software Implementation Methods, Software Requirements Analysis, Subsystems, Jama (Software), CodeBeamer, Safety Critical Systems - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/52CB4F014FEF463E9F5554C9499310DE/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related engineering discipline * Minimum of 6+ years of experience in the field of expertise * Strong analytical problem-solving skills, including independent judgment and decision-making skills, where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult * Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues * Physics-based understanding of the Voice-of-Customer * Ability to effectively communicate issues, status and recommendations to leadership * Proven ability in project management skills and ability to teach others * Ability to prioritize work with only limited direction from manager Desired Skills * Masters or PhD in Engineering with an emphasis on Controls * Experience related to specifying physics of dynamic electromechanical systems (e.g., Brakes, Chassis, Suspension, Electrification, Engine, Transmission, Thermal, etc.) * Experience with calibration, software, and controls development * Experience leveraging simulation environments and plant modeling for testing or requirements generation is a plus (e.g., Matlab/Simulink, CarSim, GT-Power, D-Space, ETAS, etc.) * Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., Doors, Jama Connect, codebeamer, etc.) * Experience with change management tools (e.g., IBM Rational Team Concert, Jira, etc.) * Experience with OBD regulations requirements * Experience with safety critical systems #LI-SW1 SPONSORSHIP: 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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, H4 EAD, J-1, etc.) ## Description An Engine & Transmission Controls Sub-System Lead Engineer (SSLE) develops some of General Motor's most advanced and exciting mobility features. This dynamic role supports innovative technology development applicable our vast Engine & Transmission portfolio. The Sub-System Lead Engineer (SSLE) is an individual contributor with recognized expertise responsible for tasks and work throughout the entire vehicle development lifecycle including requirements definition, design and implementation, testing, and problem resolution. Agile, systems engineering, requirements and embedded controls development and calibration knowledge are a definite plus. The drive and tenacity to grow technically and professionally while working on some of General Motor's most exciting features is a must!, * Perform complex sub-system analysis to define functional controls and hardware requirements, including the definition of: * Noise factors (e.g., aging, build variation, environmental, etc.) * Interface mapping (e.g., inputs to outputs) * Actuator and sensor performance requirements * Input to output transfer functions (e.g., latency, overshoot, oscillation, etc.) * Calibration requirements * Regulatory, safety and customer facing interactions (e.g., FE/CO2, DQ, Emissions, NVH, Performance) * Signal/data retention * Leverage physical (e.g., vehicle, bench) and virtual (e.g., models, simulation) to establish and test use cases and acceptance criteria for normal and degraded states of applicable sub-systems * Create and maintain Sub-System Technical Specification (SSTS) documents for applicable subsystems * Create and maintain sub-system specifications in requirements management software (e.g., Doors, Jama Connect, codebeamer, etc.) * Root cause all appliable sub-system related issues and translate solutions into new or revised requirements * Create and maintain Functional Architecture Documents (FADs)/Context Diagrams with the assistance of Global Architecture teams * Lead sub-system level FMEAs and collaborate on System and Component FMEAs * Use Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) Integration Tool (FIT) for managing FMEA processes across applicable subsystems * Create and maintain Features, Stories, and/or Change Requests to manage requirements and specifications of sub-systems using change management tools (e.g., IBM Rational Team Concert, Jira, etc.) * Collaborate with Controls and Software Engineers to review software implementation ensuring compliance with requirements * Review Owner's Manual and Service Information related to the applicable sub-system * Provide guidance and input for feature design verification plan by working with System and/or Feature Owners and Validation Engineers * Maintain open requirements issue list and review, track, and report on progress and status * Support advanced technical work projects that drive future features and vehicle enhancements ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [The Prompt Engineer ✍️](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/216-the-prompt-engineer) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)