Senior Embedded Release Engineer - Lead Controller Programs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Total Rewards resources

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Senior Software Design Release Engineer in Milford, Michigan, to lead the development and release of embedded controller products. The role blends software/hardware integration, project management, and cross-functional leadership to ensure on-time delivery and high quality.

Hybrid work arrangement with opportunities to mentor teams and drive process improvements. The role requires a strong background in embedded controls, AUTOSAR concepts, and problem-solving skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics or a related technical degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of combined experience in at least three embedded controls development areas (hardware, software, calibration, testing, validation, HW/SW DRE, etc.).
• Strong initiative, results-driven, problem-solving, and planning skills; ability to manage ambiguity and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute ideas to improve processes, manage programs, and collaborate with product engineering and vehicle manufacturing.
• Ensure release plans align with engineering standard work for on-time, high-quality VMEC embedded controller products.
• Manage end-model part numbers and related software/calibration parts; track status and mitigate risks.
• Lead product issue investigations and drive quality improvement initiatives (PRTS, lessons learned).
• Support agile ceremonies and standard meetings; provide technical leadership and direction.
• Train, coach, and mentor team members to deepen proficiency.

Skills

Project management

Root Cause Analysis

HIL Bench Testing

Cross-functional leadership

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or related

Tools

AUTOSAR

DIDs/RIDs/DTCs

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Senior Software Design Release Engineer in Milford, Michigan, to lead the development and release of embedded controller products. The role blends software/hardware integration, project management, and cross-functional leadership to ensure on-time delivery and high quality.

Hybrid work arrangement with opportunities to mentor teams and drive process improvements. The role requires a strong background in embedded controls, AUTOSAR concepts, and problem-solving skills,