Senior Embedded Controls Software Engineer - Suspension

General Motors; Milford Charter Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Senior Embedded Controls Software Engineer to write hand-coded C, own software end-to-end, and shape suspension control systems for GM vehicle lineups.

The role requires hands-on embedded C coding, experience with unit/integration testing, and familiarity with C++ or Python. Hybrid work is expected, with collaboration in a startup-style GM team focused on rapid delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong hands-on production C coding experience; not script-based.
• Experience with embedded systems testing (unit and integration).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or CS.
• Working knowledge of C++ and/or Python.
• Experience with version control and issue tracking (Git/Jira).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test embedded control software using hand-coded C (non-model-based).
• Own software from architecture through implementation, testing, and release.
• Build and maintain robust unit and integration tests with traceability.
• Drive software quality, including maintainability, robustness, and MISRA compliance.
• Contribute to Agile development (story breakdown, reviews, demos, retrospectives).
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues.
• Influence technical decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor team members and promote best practices.

Skills

Embedded C

C/C++

Python

Unit testing

MISRA

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Git

Github

Jira

Job description

Job Description

VMEC Chassis Controls is building next-generation suspension control systems from the ground up, bringing key capabilities in-house for the first time. We're looking for Senior Embedded Controls Software Engineers who want to be part of that from day one: writing hand-coded C, owning software end to end, and directly shaping how these systems perform across GM's vehicle portfolio.

This team operates with a startup mindset inside GM: fast-moving, highly collaborative, and comfortable working through ambiguity. The ideal candidate writes high-quality production embedded software, thrives in that environment, and is motivated by building something new. This role offers strong growth opportunities and long-term impact as the team matures and scales.

What you'll Do:

• Design, implement, and test embedded control software using hand-coded C (non-model-based, non-scripted)
• Own software from architecture through implementation, testing, and release
• Build and maintain robust unit and integration tests with strong traceability
• Drive software quality, including maintainability, robustness, and MISRA compliance
• Contribute to Agile development (story breakdown, reviews, demos, retrospectives)
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues
• Influence technical decisions and drive continuous improvement
• Mentor team members and promote best practices

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Strong, current hands-on experience writing production code in C (non-scripting, non-model-based)
• Ability to design, implement, and debug embedded software directly in C is required
• Experience only interpreting auto-generated code (e.g., from MATLAB/Simulink) is not sufficient
• 5+ years of embedded software development experience
• Experience with embedded systems testing (unit and integration)
• Working knowledge of C++ and/or Python
• Experience with version control (Git) and issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira)
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Ability to work effectively in environments with evolving requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering , Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience in Chassis Controls, V ehicle D ynamics , Steering, Suspension, Brakes, or related mechatronic domains
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink (in addition to-not instead of-hand coding)
• Experience with automotive standards, diagnostics, or calibration tools
• Experience in agile software development
• Advanced degree in a related field
• Familiarity with Jira, Git / Github
• Knowledge of BDD, TDD, diagnostics, calibration tools, and automotive development processes
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical work

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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