Body Controls Staff System Test Engineer at General Motors

Warren, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience with Automotive software design, microcontroller architectures and System Engineering principles
  • Extensive knowledge on E2E Automotive Software testing and associated principles (Behavior Driven Development (BDD), ASPICE etc.)
  • Extensive knowledge and hands on experience on SW test automation and associated tools/scripting languages (Autobot/Robot, Python, C++ etc.)
  • Hands on experience working in different test environments (Hardware in loop (HIL), Software in Loop (SIL), Virtual (CoSIM, Virtual ECU) etc.) and associated tools (Vehicle Spy, Canalyzer, Dspace/Control Desk etc.)
  • Experience with CI/CD pipeline development
  • Comprehensive knowledge of embedded software development using C and associated tools (Jira, DOORs, Rhapsody, GIT etc.)
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Body Controls Features and Software Development Life Cycle
  • In-depth knowledge of vehicle serial data communications (ETHERNET, CAN, LIN)
  • Experience with data logging tools (Vehicle Spy, CANALYZER Tools etc.)
  • Demonstrated proficiency in writing and comprehending software requirements
  • Strong experience with Agile software development workflow

Responsibilities

  • Lead built-in quality initiatives within Body Controls space and improve on test coverage and quality
  • Lead test environment readiness (HIL, SIL, Virtual HIL etc.) for Feature/System/Solution testing
  • Communicate System Test vision, roadmap, status, and improvement opportunities to VMEC leadership
  • Lead cross-functional projects with Systems Engineering, System Safety, Calibration and SW development/release teams to ensure test readiness for programs adopting SDV 2.0 architecture. This includes (and not limited to) strategy development for test builds, SW configurations, CI/CD pipeline etc
  • Develop, train, and enforce process for Behavior Driven Development and requirements captured in Behavior Technical Specifications (BTS)
  • Provide mentorship and technical leadership to System Test Engineers
  • Stay abreast of the current industry trends and define GM direction
  • Collaborate with Body ARTs, Product Quad and Program Management Team to support different Agile ceremonies (Backlog refinement, develop acceptance criteria, workload estimate etc.)
  • Lead the resolution of software issues (including PRTS) and the implementation cadence, including critical functional, regulatory, compliance, and customer satisfaction issues
  • Promote ongoing process enhancement and emphasize innovation in system testing by leveraging test automation and generative AI/large language models (LLM)
  • Lead system test issue resolution initiatives
  • Lead best practices and process improvement initiatives
  • Support regulatory and compliance relevant activities for body electronics software features
  • Support program team reviews and demos
  • Maintain communication with cross-functional stakeholders

Skills

System Testing
HIL
SIL
Virtual HIL
Test Automation
CI/CD
Behavior Driven Development
BTS
Embedded Controls
Software Quality

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$486.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Flexible Work Hours
Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.
Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.
Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.
GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.
GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.
Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.
Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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