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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Controls Design Engineer - VMEC - **Company:** General Motors - **Location:** Milford Charter Township, MI, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $217,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithm Design, Behavior-Driven Development, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, MATLAB, Scrum Methodology, Simulink, Subsystems, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Control Structures, Safety Critical Systems, Git, Integration Tests, Information Technology - **Published:** May 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cbf94293b3ae6d44 ## About the Role Do you have a valid Six Sigma Black Belt certification?, Do you have experience in Git?, * BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other applicable Engineering focuses. * Minimum 5+ years Engineering experience with proven technical and professional skills in job-related area * Knowledge of DOORS/DNG, GIT environment(s); plant modeling and/or analysis tools. * Knowledge of sub-system integration including design, implementation, and testing * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with sometimes incomplete/changing requirements. * Analytical problem-solving skills where problems are unusual and difficult. * Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and trust. Lead by example. * Demonstrated examples of collaboration and positive relationship management What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications): * Experience with Safety-Critical Systems/ISO26262 * MS in Engineering with a focus on controls * Knowledge of Simulink, MATLAB * Knowledge of Suspension Control systems or Steering Control Systems * DFSS Black Belt Certified * Knowledge of integration testing * Knowledge of Behavior Driven Development and Test-Driven Development * Experience with C/C++ programming ## Description The VMEC team develops the embedded controllers and software that power GM's propulsion, steering, and suspension systems, enabling advanced features such as suspension control, high- performance handling, and next- generation steering capabilities. This -fastmoving group values creative, highly motivated engineers who thrive in Agile environments and want to solve complex problems at scale while contributing directly to both ICE and EV vehicle lines. In this role, you'll- work within the VMEC Steering, Suspension, and Performance Race Software team to design, implement, and test controls and diagnostic algorithms for GM's latest chassis systems, collaborating across engineering groups and influencing both system direction and junior engineer development. What You'll Do: * Lead controls design development using Lean-Agile principles and drive requirements decomposition with Systems and Architecture teams. * Design and implement supervisory controls, diagnostics, and fault handling behavior for new steering and suspension systems using innovative methods and state- of- the- art tools.- * Collaborate with Steering and Suspension calibration teams to create robust algorithms that meet vehicle level- performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. * Lead FMEA activities, analyze failure modes, and integrate safety learnings into production algorithms. * Develop and verify controls through unit, integration, SIL, HIL, and vehicle level- testing; review results and refine designs to meet acceptance criteria and performance metrics. * Support Scrum processes: feature decomposition, user story elaboration, definition of done, team alignment, and delivery of maintainable software components. * Provide inputs for Calibration procedures and Behavioral Technical Specifications (BTS), and support robustness and BTS testing. * Host algorithm design reviews, communicate findings, and provide feedback to hardware teams to improve system robustness. * Lead issue re-solution efforts, document lessons learned and best practices, and maintain tracking via PRTS. * Leverage AI to enhance efficiency, produce innovative methods, document IP, and participate in Scrum and ART ceremonies., This role is based remotely, but if the selected candidate lives within a specific mile radius of a GM hub, they will be expected to report to the location three times a week {or other frequency dictated by your manager}. ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [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) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [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) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)