Transmission Control Embedded Software Engineer

generalmotors; Newark Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Transmission Control Software Engineer to design, implement, and integrate embedded software for a new transmission in performance cars. You will collaborate with software, systems, calibration, and platform teams to deliver robust control solutions aligned with GM standards.

The role emphasizes strong software fundamentals, independent judgment on moderate-scope problems, and cross-functional teamwork, with limited travel and a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in embedded software, controls development, or software systems engineering.
• Experience developing or implementing software control algorithms using C, MATLAB, Simulink, or similar toolchains.
• Understanding of transmission, propulsion, torque-management, driveline, or related vehicle controls.
• Experience translating requirements into software design, implementation, and verification content.
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues using structured analysis and root-cause problem-solving methods.
• Understanding of software quality attributes and disciplined development practices.
• Ability to work independently within established processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine embedded software control functions for transmission operation, shift execution, torque management, diagnostics, and feature performance.
• Translate system and algorithm requirements into software functional requirements, design content, implementation tasks, and verification activities.
• Design, implement, and maintain software using C, MATLAB, Simulink, or comparable embedded controls toolchains.
• Participate in software design, coding, peer reviews, and change-management activities according to GM standards.
• Integrate transmission control software with vehicle and propulsion-system functions for coordinated behavior.
• Create and execute software verification activities including unit, SIL, HIL, bench, and integration testing.

Skills

Embedded software

Controls development

C language

MATLAB/Simulink

Root cause analysis

Software verification

Independent worker

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

INCA

VSpy

Vector tools

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Transmission Control Software Engineer to design, implement, and integrate embedded software for a new transmission in performance cars. You will collaborate with software, systems, calibration, and platform teams to deliver robust control solutions aligned with GM standards.

The role emphasizes strong software fundamentals, independent judgment on moderate-scope problems, and cross-functional teamwork, with limited travel and a hybrid work arrangement.