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Sub-System Lead Engineer

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General Motors

Sub-System Lead Engineer

Milford, MI

Description

The Sub-System Lead Engineer will work to design, document, and evolve the technical requirements for the feature or subsystem in the Thermal Runaway Propagation domain . They will work to perform complex sub-system analysis and decompose the System level desired behavior to the design specification requirements at a hardware/software component level and support DFMEA analysis.
The Sub-System Lead Engineer will support the ART Product Management team as well as act as single point of contact for requirements for the ART/Scrum teams.

In this role, you will:

  • Develop and define requirements for applicable sub-system or ART Solution
  • Create and maintain requirements such as Sub-System Technical Specifications (SSTS) and/or Behavioral Test Specifications (BTS) as applicable.

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  • Follow Behavior Driven Development (BDD) principles focusing on requirement development with behavioral impacts to the customer in mind
  • Collaborate with Functional System Architects on requirement structure and intent and implement into testable sub-system specifications.
  • Lead development meetings and discussions with key stakeholders to develop behavioral requirements.
  • Incorporate or develop non-functional requirements as needed
  • Create and maintain requirements for serial data and Data Identifiers at the Solution level.
  • Develop block diagrams per Model Based Systems Engineering principles
  • Create and maintain Solution level Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) focused on software

    • Lead the development and communication of Solution FMEAs in area of responsibility by providing view and context of software related failure modes
    • Feedback information or gaps identified from FMEA to hardware teams as applicable for improvements
  • Collaborate with Controls and Software Engineers to review controls design and/or software implementation, ensuring compliance with requirements
  • Support testable functionality roll out plan (TFRP) definition and scope
  • Support the development of testable scenarios meet the intent of the SSTS or BTS
  • Review data to ensure the controls design and software implementation complies with the requirement
  • Support the root cause analysis for sub-system issues as applicable and translate resolutions into new or revised requirements as appropriate
  • Support Calibration development for the solution
  • Take part as a member and key stakeholder in regular ART meetings including Iteration Planning, Iteration Reviews, Daily Standups as needed and Program Increment ceremonies.
  • Support peripheral meetings with product team members, functional system architects, other sub-system lead engineers, etc.

  • Additional Description

    Minimum Required Skills and Experience:

    • Bachelor of Science in Engineering - EE/SWE/CS/CE or similar degree
    • Minimum 5+ years Engineering experience related to embedded controls and/or controls/software development.
    • Understanding of High Voltage Batteries Systems or High Voltage Battery hardware & distribution system
    • Understanding of electrical and electronic components, mechatronics, distributed control systems, communication strategies, and software architectural concepts
    • Experience successfully leading activities/projects with high levels of ambiguity
    • Highly developed oral and written communications skills
    • DFSS Black Belt Certified

    Preferred Skills and Experience:

    • MS in Engineering
    • Knowledge of Model-Based System Engineering principles and methodologies
    • Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Lean Portfolio Management principles and practices
    • High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and elicit work output
    • C-code/Matlab Simulink expertise/Python/Rhapsody
    • DFSS Master Black Belt Certified

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

    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.

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    Client-provided location(s): Milford, MI 48381, USA
    Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202500897
    Employment Type: Full Time

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Health Reimbursement Account
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • HSA
      • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Parental Benefits

      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Adoption Leave
      • Fertility Benefits
      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
    • Work Flexibility

      • Flexible Work Hours
      • Remote Work Opportunities
      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Casual Dress
      • Happy Hours
      • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Leave of Absence
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K)
      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Performance Bonus
      • Relocation Assistance
      • Stock Purchase Program
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Learning and Development Stipend
      • Promote From Within
      • Mentor Program
      • Shadowing Opportunities
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Lunch and Learns
      • Internship Program
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