Junior Embedded Software Release Engineer

General Motors; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

GM vehicle discounts

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

General Motors in Michigan is seeking a Software Design Release Engineer to support the integration, validation, and release of embedded ECU software and calibrations for development, production, and service applications. You will partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers to coordinate plans and ensure on-time delivery of high-quality controller software.

The role emphasizes collaboration, issue investigations through PRTS, and executing validation plans across bench, integration,

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Software Engineering or Computer Science.
• Graduating between Dec 2026 – Jun 2027.
• Must be able to work in Southeast Michigan and have a valid US driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Support development, validation, and release of embedded controller software and calibrations.
• Create and maintain product plans and track milestones for on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to align requirements and resolve issues.
• Lead and support product issue investigations through PRTS, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Create and execute controller validation plans across bench, integration, safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory testing.

Skills

Embedded software

ECU development

Cross-functional collaboration

Root-cause analysis

Automation/scripting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

PRTS

Job description

General Motors in Michigan is seeking a Software Design Release Engineer to support the integration, validation, and release of embedded ECU software and calibrations for development, production, and service applications. You will partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers to coordinate plans and ensure on-time delivery of high-quality controller software.

The role emphasizes collaboration, issue investigations through PRTS, and executing validation plans across bench, integration,