Brake Control Software Engineer at General Motors

Job Description The Role:

The Brake Control Software Engineer is an individual contributor with recognized expertise, responsible for delivering high-performance control software across the entire vehicle development lifecycle - from requirements definition and system design to implementation, validation, and production issue resolution.

In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping the driving experience of GM’s most iconic performance vehicles, where precision, responsiveness, and control are paramount.

The Team

VMEC (Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls) is a production-level organization driving the definition, design, and development of embedded controllers that directly influence vehicle motion.

For the high-performance program, you will join a passionate, high-performing Agile team focused on delivering world-class vehicle dynamics and control performance. Our teams are inclusive, fast-moving, and deeply collaborative - where every voice contributes to - pushing the limits of what’s possible on the road and on the track

What You’ll do:

• Develop and implement control algorithms for ABS, TCS, and ESC in brake controls using either model-based development (MATLAB/Simulink) or C/C++.
• Define calibration strategies and promote robust coding practices in controls and software implementation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and government regulations while following GM-internal best practices.
• Maintain production software and manage version control.
• Define software unit tests, HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) tests, and vehicle tests based on customer expectations and system requirements.
• Meet higher-level, physics-based requirements with efficient designs using modeling, simulation, data collection, and analysis.
• Support resolution of vehicle, plant, or customer issues related to controls and calibration.
• Help build tools, libraries, and training material to enable capability growth and support team learning.
• Collaborate with other teams to define and integrate components and verify functionality on the bench and in the vehicle.
• Work cross-functionally with System Engineers, Software Engineers, Feature/Function Engineers, Calibrators, and Scrum Managers/Scrum Leaders to ensure robust designs.
• Mentor new employees to increase team capabilities and share knowledge.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Travel as required, primarily during the winter testing season.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• BS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical), Computer Science, or equivalent degree.
• Minimum 2+ years of engineering experience related to embedded controls and/or controls/software development.
• Understanding of the Embedded Controls Development & Delivery Process.
• Proficiency with: Software coding (C language), Simulink, MATLAB, DOORS, GIT environments, Jira, Plant modeling and analysis tools
• Strong knowledge of control system theory and its application to embedded systems.
• Strong partnership and teamwork skills, with demonstrated ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment, sometimes with incomplete requirements.
• High level of analytical problem-solving skills, including handling unusual and difficult problems.
• Ability to participate in cross-functional Scrum teams while demonstrating a high level of collaboration and negotiation.
• High level of integrity, with the ability to deal with ambiguity and take initiative (self-directed).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and assignments with autonomy and accountability for results.
• Consistent demonstration of innovative, customer-centric thinking.
• Strong ability to capture and analyze empirical data to verify system performance.
• Strong ability to interpret system requirements and translate them into control and software strategies.
• High performance driver

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)

• In-depth knowledge of algorithm/software development and calibration of vehicle motion controls, especially ABS control.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, particularly brake systems.
• Experience with plant modeling and analysis tools, and with MIL, SIL, and HIL testing.
• Experience with test tools, e.g., INCA, MDA, or similar tools from Vector.
• Passion for high-performance vehicles and an understanding of vehicle dynamics from a driver’s perspective (e.g., track driving, autocross, or performance driving experience)
• Strong skills in production software issue debugging and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to balance feature performance demonstrated at the proving ground with real-world robustness.
• Strong sense of personal responsibility and ownership for the features you develop.

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., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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