Software Engineer - Virtualization and SIL Integration

General Motors of Canada; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Markham seeks a Virtualization and Software-in-the-Loop Integration Engineer. The successful candidate will create and maintain virtual controller models, integrate simulation components, and ensure quality delivery. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of embedded software experience with a strong knowledge of Embedded C and Python. Hybrid work arrangement is available, with competitive benefits including health coverage and paid time off.

Benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Life insurance plans

Defined Contribution Pension plan

GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of software engineering experience.
• Adept experience with plant model development and integration.
• Understanding of embedded controls software and automated software build processes.

Responsibilities

• Create virtual controller models for different simulations.
• Maintain and test virtual controller components.
• Integrate plant models and other ECU models into simulations.

Skills

Embedded C

Python

MATLAB

Simulink

Automotive communication technologies (CAN, LIN, SPI)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields

Tools

gcc compiler

gdb debugger

Eclipse

Jenkins

ETAS INCA

Job description

Overview

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office - Markham Elevation Centre (MEC) three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

General Motors is undergoing a major transformation, both in how we operate and in how we will influence the future of transportation. As we move towards our ZERO ZERO ZERO vision for the future, we are on the forefront of this work and seeking out driven, innovative individuals who will join our team to help achieve our mission. We are currently looking for experienced and motivated candidates for the role of Virtualization and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) Integration Engineer to support our Test Environment Agile Release Train.

This role is part of a group responsible for creating virtual in-the-loop environments to enable development, verification and validation of embedded controllers and calibrations for the following domains: Propulsion Thermal, Management System, Battery Management System, Chassis and Brake Controls, Body Electronics and Controls including vehicle access, occupant comfort, occupant protection, lighting, visibility and vehicle State

The Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) Simulation Integration Engineers (SIE) are ultimately responsible to deliver a quality simulation environment on time to meet the customers’ requirements. This position requires an individual with a passion for modeling, an adept knowledge of system simulation and integration, and demonstrated capability for managing a wide variety of technical and customer needs.

What You’ll Do

• Create virtual controller models to be used across different simulations
• Create, maintain and test virtual controller components such as HWIO (Hardware Input/Output), RTOS (Real Time Operating System), communication models, etc.
• Obtain, develop & parameterize sub-system models, such as sensors and actuators, and ECU behavioral models
• Integrate Plant models and other ECU models into a dynamic virtual simulation
• Create and maintain detailed documents for each release
• Provide support for released simulations and assist with user testing and troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following disciplines: Engineering, Computer Science or related fields.
• 2+ years of software engineering experience
• Proficient in Embedded C and Python
• Adept experience with MATLAB and Simulink in context of plant model development and integration and basic usage (or familiarity) of additional simulation tools (e.g. GT-Power, AMESIM, Carsim)
• The ability to create/understand behavioral models that represent structure of physics
• Understanding of embedded controls software and the automated software build processes including gcc compiler, gdb debugger, Eclipse, Jenkins and ETAS INCA tools
• Familiarity with automotive communication technologies such as CAN, LIN, and SPI

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a field of Engineering, Computer Science or related fields
• 3+ years of embedded software development experience
• Experience in virtualization or software integration
• Experience in designing and developing vehicle body controls, propulsion thermal, battery management, chassis and brake controls software

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILLNEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Benefits

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave;
• Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits;
• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement;
• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.

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About GM

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Why Join Us

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