Senior ADAS Mission Planning & Motion Controls Engineer

generalmotors; Newark Township (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Mission Planning and Motion Controls Software Engineer to design, implement, and validate ADAS Lateral Control software for Super Cruise and related features.

You will collaborate across teams to deliver production-grade software, optimize architecture, and enable reuse across scalable ADAS platforms with a focus on performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or Mechatronics/Software/Electrical/Computer Engineering
• 5+ years of experience developing control systems and/or motion planner
• Advanced skills in control systems design: robust, adaptive, nonlinear, and model-predictive controls
• Knowledge of online learning algorithms, such as Kalman Filter and Recursive Least-Squares
• Automotive simulation and validation experience (HIL/SIL)
• Knowledgeable in vehicle dynamics and numerical methods
• Experience with software design, Simulink modelling, Python and embedded C/C++ programming
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to learn independently, highly adaptable and embracing of changes
• High level of interpersonal skills and ability to work well with other team members
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms and real-time software for automated/autonomous driving features, such as Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Super Cruise 2.0, Super Cruise 3.0 and Front/Rear Impact Mitigation, that raise baseline performance to desired levels and reduces manual calibration effort
• Develop CI/CD pipeline that continuously validates feature control performance for each software change
• Conduct software verification and robust feature validation using unit testing, SIL/HIL, and extensive in-vehicle performance testing
• Participate in the software change management process
• Maintain the latest performance on test vehicles and management of vehicle test fleet
• Support production calibration activities and the resolution of field and customer issues
• Develop creative and innovative solutions and protect intellectual property through patents and publications

Job description

General Motors is seeking an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Mission Planning and Motion Controls Software Engineer to design, implement, and validate ADAS Lateral Control software for Super Cruise and related features.

You will collaborate across teams to deliver production-grade software, optimize architecture, and enable reuse across scalable ADAS platforms with a focus on performance and reliability.