Hybrid: Entry-Level ECU Software Release Engineer

General Motors; Milford Charter Township, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

GM vehicle discounts

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors in Milford, MI is seeking a Software Design Release Engineer student to assist the integration, validation, and release of ECU software and calibrations. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to support vehicle build milestones and drive corrective actions through the PRTS.

Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical, Mechanical, Software Engineering or Computer Science with graduation between Dec 2026 and Jun 2027; able to work full-time in Southeast

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science with expected graduation Dec 2026–Jun 2027.
• Willing to work full-time in Southeast Michigan and have a valid US driver's license.
• Experience with software verification/validation or automotive development processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, validation, and release of embedded controller software and calibrations for development, production, and service applications.
• Create and maintain product plans, track program milestones, and communicate status to support on-time delivery of controller products.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to align requirements, review designs, and resolve technical issues.
• Lead and support product issue investigations through the PRTS, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Create and execute controller validation plans, coordinating testing activities such as bench, integration, safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory testing.
• Manage software, calibration, and controller part numbers throughout the product lifecycle to support product releases.
• Support controller and system safety investigations, quality improvement initiatives, and continuous process improvement efforts.
• Partner with suppliers, manufacturing plants, and engineering teams to support program launches, issue resolution, and successful product delivery.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Automation scripting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Mechanical/Software Eng or CS

Tools

PRTS

CAN/LIN

Job description

General Motors in Milford, MI is seeking a Software Design Release Engineer student to assist the integration, validation, and release of ECU software and calibrations. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to support vehicle build milestones and drive corrective actions through the PRTS.

Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical, Mechanical, Software Engineering or Computer Science with graduation between Dec 2026 and Jun 2027; able to work full-time in Southeast