OTA System Performance Technical Specialist

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors seeks a technically deep lead to own OTA system performance and triage. You will drive OTA vehicle programming, integration, and issue resolution across development, plants, and service networks, ensuring root cause is found and resolved.

Collaboration with ECU DREs, OTA teams, and quality managers will be key to success. The role requires a strong background in C/C++, Python, CAN, and AUTOSAR basics, plus experience with Jira, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE/SE or related field.
• Seven years as Technical Lead, Principal Engineer, or related role.
• Three years of experience in software deployment, project management, OTA execution, CAN log analysis, OTA campaign authoring, Jira, Git, CANalyzer, CI/CD incl. Jenkins/GitLab/GitHub/Jira; C/C++, Python, MATLAB; CAN, LIN and Ethernet; ISO 14229, AUTOSAR basics, SAE J1939.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for OTA system performance and triage across the organization.
• Lead execution and performance of OTA vehicle programming and integration including early development and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with ECU DREs, VESCOM verification teams, OTA Deployment Ops, and subsystem orgs to ensure issues are captured in requirements and test cases.
• Oversee triage, root cause, and resolution of OTA performance issues from software to hardware interfaces.
• Support problem resolution triage with log analysis and vehicle data acquisition; work with field service engineers and customer service teams.
• Develop training and capability across the organization for OTA triage and issue resolution.

Skills

Technical Lead

OTA

CAN log analysis

Jira

Git

CI/CD

C/C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field of study

Tools

MATLAB

CANalyzer

Ethernet

LIN

SAE J1939

Job description

DUTIES:

Performs as subject matter expert for OTA System Performance and Triage. Responsible for execution and performance of OTA Vehicle Programming and Integration including early development, issue resolution, test fleet triage, and many other critical OTA technical leadership activities throughout the entire organization. Manage the technical resolution and troubleshooting of issues stemming from OTA CTFs, Fleet Triage, development vehicles, vehicle plants, and the entire car park. Work in partnership with ECU DREs, software VESCOM Verification program teams, OTA Deployment Operations, and the OTA Subsystem/Component organization to ensure issues are understood and comprehended in requirements, CGs, and test cases. Oversee triage, root cause, and resolution of all OTA performance issues stemming from vehicle software, OTA Engine (CGM, TCP, VCU), back office, parts authoring, connectivity, and any other OTA performance or quality concerns. Support OTA Problem Resolution (triage) team in all activities supporting issue identification, support, and resolution including CGM/CAN log analysis and vehicle data acquisition. Work closely with Development Teams, OTA Deployment Operations, 12V Parasitic, brand quality managers, field service engineers, and OTA customer service engineers to identify and resolve issues related to or stemming from OTA Programming and Performance. Support creation, PRC, root cause, resolution, read across, verification test plans, and feedback of Vehicle Programming PRTSs stemming from OTA and related subsystem components. Create OTA issue analysis training for OTA Problem Resolution (triage) team, and develop OTA triage capability across the entire organization. Support the Engineering Group Leader (EGL) in defining, managing, and prioritizing strategic OTA initiatives. Review and analyze new requirements including SDV2.0, CGM Enhancements, OBD and evolve test methodology. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field of study. Seven (7) years of experience as a Technical Lead, Principal Engineer, or related occupation. Three (3) years of experience in the following: Software deployment; Project management and troubleshooting skills; OTA Execution and troubleshooting; CAN Log Analysis; OTA Campaign Authoring; Jira, Git, and CANalyzer; CI/CD and Project Management including Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub and Jira; C/C++, Python and MATLAB; CAN, LIN and Ethernet; and ISO 14229, AUTOSAR Basics, and SAE J1939.

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