Embedded Transmission Controls Engineer

Jobtailor; Milford (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Missouri is seeking an embedded software engineer to develop and refine transmission control functions and torque management. You will translate requirements into software design, implement in C, MATLAB, and Simulink, and participate in peer reviews and change management under GM processes.

You will collaborate with calibration, systems, and architecture teams, support test activities, and communicate risks and actions to stakeholders. Travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• Minimum 2 years of embedded software/controls experience.
• Experience with C, MATLAB, Simulink.
• Understanding of transmission and propulsion vehicle controls.
• Ability to translate requirements into design, implementation, verification content.
• Structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Knowledge of software quality attributes and change management.
• Ability to work independently within established processes.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and clear communication.
• GM does not provide immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must report to the location at least 3 times a week.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine embedded software control functions for transmission operation, shift execution, torque management, diagnostics, and feature performance.
• Translate system and algorithm requirements into software functional requirements, design content, implementation tasks, and verification activities.
• Design, implement, and maintain software using C, MATLAB, Simulink, or comparable embedded controls toolchains.
• Participate in software design, coding, peer reviews, and change-management activities under GM processes and coding standards.
• Integrate transmission control software with vehicle-level and propulsion-system functions.
• Create and execute unit, software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, bench, and integration testing.
• Analyze software and controls issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with calibration, systems, integration, and architecture teams.
• Communicate software design decisions, technical risks, issues, and recommended actions to stakeholders.
• Support improvements in software reuse, documentation, test coverage, development processes, and engineering standards.
• Provide technical support and share embedded software and transmission-controls knowledge.
• Travel less than 20%.

Skills

Embedded Software

Software Troubleshooting

Root-Cause Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Independent Work

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

Embedded Controls Toolchains

Software-in-the-Loop Testing

Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing

Bench Testing

Integration Testing

Job description

General Motors in Missouri is seeking an embedded software engineer to develop and refine transmission control functions and torque management. You will translate requirements into software design, implement in C, MATLAB, and Simulink, and participate in peer reviews and change management under GM processes.

You will collaborate with calibration, systems, and architecture teams, support test activities, and communicate risks and actions to stakeholders. Travel up to 20% is expected.