Lead Release Engineer - Embedded Systems

generalmotors; Newark Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors seeks a Software Design Release Engineer to lead development and release of embedded controller products. You will balance technical engineering with leadership, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality VMEC embedded control solutions on schedule.

The role emphasizes program management, collaboration with product engineering and vehicle manufacturing, and driving continuous process improvements. Hybrid work model and career growth opportunities are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 5+ years in embedded controls development or equivalent.
• Strong initiative, problem solving, and project management with cross-functional leadership.
• Experience with root cause analysis and issue resolution in complex systems.
• Familiarity with HIL bench testing and software/hardware calibration.

Responsibilities

• Contribute ideas to improve product development and release processes.
• Create and implement product plans aligned with engineering standard work.
• Manage part number proliferation for embedded controllers and components.
• Track status, escalate risks, and drive team mitigation actions.
• Lead product issue investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical direction and coach team members.

Skills

Project management

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

HIL testing

Software integration

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree (EE/CE/CS/ME/Math)

Tools

AUTOSAR

Job description

General Motors seeks a Software Design Release Engineer to lead development and release of embedded controller products. You will balance technical engineering with leadership, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality VMEC embedded control solutions on schedule.

The role emphasizes program management, collaboration with product engineering and vehicle manufacturing, and driving continuous process improvements. Hybrid work model and career growth opportunities are highlighted.