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Work Arrangement :
Hybrid :This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Global Technical Center - Cole Engineering Center Tower, Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum.
The Role:
The Senior Software Design Release Engineer (SW DRE) position will be responsible for sourcing (if applicable), validating, and releasing brake controller software for production. The SW DRE is the single point contact between GM and the controller supplier for all software deliverables. You will be responsible for creating, communicating, and leading various types of product plans and ensuring the on-time delivery of a brake control system software and calibration datafiles. There will be focus on ensuring an integrated ART solution is thoroughly validated end-to-end (from supplier, through vehicle, and to the end customer). Additionally the Senior SW DRE will be responsible for troubleshooting software related issues. You will be a member of an Agile deployment scrum team. This role requires a balanced mix of technical engineering and leadership skills, where you will have a high level of responsibility for program delivery and communication level to all levels of leadership within the company.
What You’ll Do:
Deliver a fully integrated software and calibration package that is on-time with quality to one or more vehicle programs under development
Lead the end-to-end software development process during sourcing (if applicable), Product Development Team (PDT) and engineering review meetings, problem resolution during vehicle development and drive continuous improvement opportunities to reduce controller warranty
Oversee the delivery of fully validated software by mapping requirements to validation procedures and create validation test plans
Support engineering change management activities and release of software datafiles for development, production, and service life of the program
Collaborate with Agile teams and component suppliers to continuously refine, prioritize, and deploy system features
Responsible for investigating and resolving software-related issues, managing sourcing technical document preparation (as applicable), providing technical expertise during the sourcing process (as applicable), tracking status of software readiness, and communicating software readiness and validation testing status to key stakeholders, including program management and VMEC leadership
Train, coach, mentor other team members of the scrum team on the role of on the role of a Software DRE
Occasional domestic travel to vehicle assembly plants, supplier vendors, and other sites may be required
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other equivalent Engineering Degree
Minimum 5+ years of Automotive Engineering experience
Demonstrates proficiency in these skills: taking initiative, working towards results, solving problems, and analyzing issues particularly where the problems are unusual and sophisticated, dealing with ambiguity, planning, and organizing including shown skills in project management, building relationships, collaboration and teamwork, critical thinking, experience leading meetings
Demonstrated proficiency comprehending software requirements
Must be capable of providing component specific direction to new engineers and supplier resident engineers
Proficient knowledge of software verification/validation processes
This position requires legally operating a motor vehicle on a daily basis
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
Master’s degree in an engineering field
5+ years of DRE experience
Experience in the GM product release and specification process
Experience with customer interface technologies
In-depth knowledge of vehicle serial data communications
Knowledge of relevant domain systems (brakes, steering, body, suspension, or driveline)
Knowledge of OBD II and Functional Safety for Road Vehicles (ASIL)
Knowledge of Agile software development principles
Driving a GM vehicle is an essential function of the role:
“This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review. ”
“GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.”
"This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. "
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