Warren, Michigan, USA
5 days ago
Staff Systems Engineer - Activation Management
Job Description

Workplace Status:

Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be onsite full-time, but the general expectation is that the employee will be onsite a minimum of 3 days each week. 

The Team:

The Low Voltage Infrastructure Team within the Embedded Platform Systems & Infrastructure (EPSI) organization is focused on the development of systems and controls centered around on-vehicle low voltage power generation, energy storage, power management, distribution, and consumption control. There is no better time to join this newly formed team as we evolve to the next generation of low voltage power architectures and consumption control strategies in SDV2.0!

As a Staff System Engineer at GM, you are the linchpin in steering the requirements architectural vision and solution context for the Activation Management domain within the Low Voltage Infrastructure organization. Your seasoned expertise and passion for optimizing power consumption are essential to strategize, architect, design and deliver solutions governing the activation and deactivation of software and ECUs in the vehicle. This domain is essential for meeting challenging range/fuel economy targets and preserving low voltage battery charge while the vehicle is off, through ensuring optimum low voltage power consumption.

What You'll Do:

Develop and drive the requirements architectural vision and ART Solution context for the Activation Management domain connecting desired functionality to software implementation.Lead decomposition of feature technical specification, system technical specifications, and portfolio epics to create requirements architecture and implementation plan.Define interfaces and ensure seamless integration and interaction between software solutions and hardware components.Communicate the functional architectural vision and context to the engineering team. Contribute to refining the priority of work for the engineering teams.Collaborate with internal/external teams to build the architectural runway and identify enablers.Define the solution context including supported technologies, interfaces, and APIs, current and future deployment requirements, functional and non-functional requirements.Flow down requirements to ART features.Engage in building system-level requirements and validating system performance against these requirements, ensuring validation strategies are robust, cost-effective, and efficient.Collaborate with System Engineers, Product Managers, Subsystem Lead Engineers, Controls Designers and others in the functional architecture development and decomposition to subsystems and SW solutions.Guide development of technical specifications, interface requirements, context diagrams, decomposition diagrams, epic decomposition, and technical feasibility analysis.Provide technical direction and guidance to agile teams throughout all phases of ART Kanban.Collaborate with the Product Management Team to review and update backlog item definitions, develop acceptance criteria and benefit hypotheses, determine technical feasibility and scope estimates.Provide technical guidance for system design and integration, supporting sales presentations, technical solutions discussions, product demonstrations, and capture IP/ROIs.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

Bachelor's degree in Engineering10+ years of automotive engineering experience related to embedded controls, requirements development, architecture development, and/or systems engineeringExcellent oral and written communication skillsExceptional collaboration and teamwork; demonstrated ability of leading cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authorityDemonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and assignments with a high level of autonomy and accountability for resultsDemonstrated ability to learn and adapt quickly to new domains and technologies

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Master's degree in Engineering with a focus on Controls, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, and/or Systems Engineering.Experience developing feature or ECU activation and deactivation strategiesDevelopment experience with Software Defined Vehicle electrical architecture Proficiency in Agile processesExperience executing production programs through launchRecord of innovation in systems, subsystems, or feature design: patents, awards, or publicationsExperience with JIRA, JIRA Align, Git Ecosystem, DOORs, and DNG

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

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Why Join Us 

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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.

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