Embedded Controls Engineer for Defense Vehicles

generalmotors; Newark Township (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Defense is seeking a Software & Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement embedded control algorithms for both vehicle and non-vehicle applications. You will work under the ESCS team to create in-house controls solutions and optimize performance across complex electrical architectures.

This role requires hands-on coding in C, MATLAB, and Simulink, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and adherence to government specs.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• Embedded controls experience (algorithm, software or calibration).
• 2+ years’ experience in C programming, MATLAB, and Simulink algorithm development.
• Experience with development and test tools such as INCA and Vehicle Spy (VSpy), as well as software build tools (Git/Jenkins).
• Must be familiar with data logging tools and file formats.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

Responsibilities

• Design and test controls using C hand code, MATLAB, & Simulink tools for both vehicle and non-vehicle applications.
• Work collaboratively with systems integration engineers and technical leads to implement control algorithms for propulsion, chassis, and other complex systems into existing or new supervisory controls.
• Describe and report on algorithm design choices and function when required.
• Support calibration of controls to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with embedded controls teams from the greater GM organizations to implement requirements that are unique to GM Defense customers.
• Support software verification and feature validation as needed.

Skills

Embedded controls

C programming

MATLAB

Simulink

Git/Jenkins

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Computer Science

Computer Engineering

Tools

INCA

Vehicle Spy (VSpy)

Git/Jenkins

Job description

GM Defense is seeking a Software & Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement embedded control algorithms for both vehicle and non-vehicle applications. You will work under the ESCS team to create in-house controls solutions and optimize performance across complex electrical architectures.

This role requires hands-on coding in C, MATLAB, and Simulink, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and adherence to government specs.