Hardware/Software Integration Architect

generalmotors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a GVHE Hardware Simulation Architect to lead how hardware systems integrate with vehicle software across multi‑domain virtual vehicles. You will own CoSIM assets, drive reference architectures, and collaborate with Software, Systems Engineers, and ETLs to implement integrated simulation, virtualization of test cases, and earlier defect detection.

This hybrid role requires strong leadership, communication, and hands‑on technical expertise in GVHE components and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in product development, systems engineering, or work related to software/hardware connectivity.
• Technical knowledge of GVHE components and vehicle-level integration.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Skilled and proficient with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Extensive personal experience and discernment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks. Lead and likely direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Responsibilities

• Establish central CoSIM capability with Software and Services Systems Engineers and GVHE Tech Specialists/ETLs.
• Engage in focused pilots integrated into MBSE and Virtual Validation processes.
• Integrate Hardware via CoSIM into the Systems Engineering and Virtual Validation backbone.
• Lead strategies that balance system co-simulation concepts and related elements.
• Ensure CoSIM assets, runs, and metrics reflect hardware performance decisions.
• Achieve measurable outputs including virtualization of test cases and earlier defect detection.

Skills

CoSIM integration

System integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

In a rapidly-evolving industry like automotive, the need for seamless hardware/software integration is paramount. As a GVHE Hardware Simulation Architect, you have the unique opportunity to shape GM's future by leading how hardware systems integrate with the vehicle and its software. In this role, you will act as a hardware‑systems simulation authority for GM, owning how GVHE hardware and controllers come together in multi‑domain virtual vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish central CoSIM capability that works with Software and Services Systems Engineers and GVHE Tech Specialists/ETLs to define reference architectures, model libraries, and methods for GVHE‑owned domains.
• Engage in focused pilots that are tightly wired into TFRP, MBSE, and Virtual Validation processes and influence GVDP PAR/VBOR
• Integrate Hardware via CoSIM into the Systems Engineering and Virtual Validation backbone.
• Lead strategies that balance system co‑simulation concepts, SimBOM, TFRP/VFRP, ETM, GVDP elements.
• Ensure CoSIM assets, runs, and metrics are reflecting hardware performance. decisions, eliminating the need for physical demos.
• Achieve measurable outputs including the virtualization of test cases, earlier defect detection, reduction in HIL/vehicle & bench usage in the pilot domains, and credible correlation between CoSIM and physical test.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in product development, systems engineering, or work related to software/hardware connectivity.
• Technical knowledge of GVHE components and vehicle-level integration
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Skilled and proficient with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Extensive personal experience and discernment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks. Lead and likely direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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