Vehicle Test Engineer Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

At General Motors, we are building on our momentum and changing the way we do things. As we move towards our ZERO ZERO ZERO vision for the future, we are looking to add hard-working individuals to help contribute to our Validation team! The Body Controls Calibration & System Test Team is looking for a Occupant Positioning System Calibration and Test Engineer to join our organization! Our area is rapidly growing and is being transformed due to the adoption of software-defined architecture. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands on experience in future technologies GM is introducing in Body electronics/Mechatronics space.

The Occupant Positioning System Calibration and Test Engineer will:

• Lead Occupant Positioning feature, system and solution testing (manual and automated) on virtual, bench and vehicle test environments.
• Work cross-functionally with system safety, system engineering, design release, suppliers etc. to develop robust test methodologies for safety critical features.
• Lead test automation development and execution
• Collect data using advanced test equipment.
• Analyze, review results and document failures via PRTS, Jira etc.
• Author validation reports (CG190 etc.)
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (PI planning, DSU etc.)
• Deliver configuration and performance calibrations to support different vehicle platforms.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support regulatory and compliance relevant initiatives for Occupant Positioning features.
• Lead system test issue resolution initiatives
• Lead best practices and process improvement initiatives.
• Support program team reviews and demos.
• Maintain communication with cross-functional stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with proven technical and professional skills in Engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer/software engineering, or Computer Science
• Demonstrated strong background in programming/scripting/Embedded SW development (Python etc.)
• Experience with Test automation framework (Autobot, Autoval etc.)
• Valid US Driver License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree/PhD in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering, or Computer Science
• Demonstrated team leadership experience
• Experience with embedded SW development for memory seat module, lumber, message etc. features
• Experience with vehicle and bench validation at component or subsystem level
• Experience with data logging tools (Vehicle Spy, CANALYZER Tools etc.)
• Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) process and familiarity with Gherkin.
• Experience with GitHub, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Jira and other configuration management, version control and code quality tools.
• Experience with virtual testing (CoSIM/GMSIM or other platform).
• Working knowledge of embedded software development using C/Matlab/Simulink and associated tools (Jira, DOORS, Rhapsody, GIT etc.)
• Quick to learn, ambitious, and willing to work hands-on with GM's vehicles and benches.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal direction.

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We're turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard -from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

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}. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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