Junior Software Design Release Engineer (ECU)

General Motors; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

GM vehicle discounts

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Software Design Release Engineer to oversee the integration, validation, and release of ECU software, calibrations, and hardware for automotive ECUs. You will work with cross-functional teams and suppliers to align plans and resolve issues to meet production milestones.

You’ll manage PRTS issues, drive corrective actions, and coordinate validation efforts across bench, integration, safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory tests.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science.
• Graduating between Dec 2026 – June 2027.
• Must be able to work in Southeast Michigan.
• Must have a valid US driver's license.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week.

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.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to align requirements, review designs, and resolve technical issues.
• Lead and support product issue investigations through PRTS, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Create and execute controller validation plans, coordinating bench, integration, safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory testing.
• Manage software, calibration, and controller part numbers throughout the product lifecycle to support releases.
• Support controller and system safety investigations, quality improvement, and continuous process improvement.
• Partner with suppliers, manufacturing plants, and engineering teams to support program launches and deliveries.

Skills

Embedded software

Education

Engineering degree (EE/ME/SE/CS)

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Software Design Release Engineer to oversee the integration, validation, and release of ECU software, calibrations, and hardware for automotive ECUs. You will work with cross-functional teams and suppliers to align plans and resolve issues to meet production milestones.

You’ll manage PRTS issues, drive corrective actions, and coordinate validation efforts across bench, integration, safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory tests.