Electrical Subsystem Architect — EMI/EMC & Power Systems

General Motors Company; Milford Charter Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle program

Hybrid work model

Job summary

General Motors Defense seeks a senior Subsystem Architect to define subsystem concepts for military and government programs. You will lead structured trade studies, evaluate architecture options, and drive data-based recommendations that align with program objectives and vehicle integration constraints.

You will work across engineering teams to manage EMI/EMC and power distribution concerns, guide build planning, and support demonstrator initiatives while ensuring compliant, manufacturable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of professional engineering experience in vehicle, subsystem, or product engineering.
• Experience in vehicle integration, subsystem architecture, or system-level engineering.
• Ability to evaluate multiple technical alternatives and make data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Identify subsystem architecture options and building-block alternatives for GM Defense vehicle applications.
• Lead trade studies evaluating packaging, performance, cost, mass and timing.
• Translate needs into subsystem-level requirements and criteria.
• Collaborate with design, systems, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, finance and program teams to assess feasibility and risk.
• Develop clear recommendation packages showing trade-offs and risks.
• Support concept development by evaluating carryover and new-design subsystems.
• Ensure subsystem compatibility with overall vehicle architecture and interfaces.
• Facilitate technical reviews and cross-functional discussions to align decisions.
• Assist in planning concept demonstrator builds and build documentation.

Skills

Subsystem architecture

Trade studies

EMI/EMC familiarity

Data-driven recommendations

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering judgment

Requirements management

Presentation skills

US Person status

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or related field

Job description

General Motors Defense seeks a senior Subsystem Architect to define subsystem concepts for military and government programs. You will lead structured trade studies, evaluate architecture options, and drive data-based recommendations that align with program objectives and vehicle integration constraints.

You will work across engineering teams to manage EMI/EMC and power distribution concerns, guide build planning, and support demonstrator initiatives while ensuring compliant, manufacturable