Job Description

As a Mechatronic Software Engineer, you will be responsible for software design and code construction using sound, repeatable, industry standard methodologies. Your tasks will include prototyping and executing software tasks spanning the entire software development lifecycle, such as requirements analysis, design, coding, support of defect resolution, and production release. We are looking for creative people with strong technical expertise in automotive embedded software to join a highly capable team focused on leading-edge technology solution development.

The Team: The Mechatronic Software Platform Organization leads a mission to create a robust mechatronic software infrastructure which will enable GM to deliver features and functions that will excite and delight our customers. We are an engaged, inclusive, and innovative team that adapts to challenges and works together to enable the enterprise to deliver and test application code frequently and efficiently to support our Software Defined Vehicle future. These are exciting times and we want you to be a part of our mission!

This is a brand new and rapidly growing organization working to create and define solutions to complex issues at a very rapid pace.

Our team is creating low-level infrastructure software that enables our software-defined-vehicle on state-of-the-art microcontrollers and SOCs. We are on the forefront of the future of our mechatronic infrastructure platform software developing and inventing simultaneously.

As a Mechatronic Software Engineer, you will be responsible for software design and code construction using sound, repeatable, industry standard methodologies. Your tasks will include prototyping and executing software tasks spanning the entire software development lifecycle, such as requirements analysis, design, coding, support of defect resolution, and production release. We are looking for creative people with strong technical expertise in automotive embedded software to join a highly capable team focused on leading-edge technology solution development.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, implement, and debug of software in C (embedded C)
• Design, create, and deliver software for embedded controls systems for the infrastructure layers including HWIO, BSW, Complex Drivers, SUMs, and other.
• Test & demonstrate software functionality & readiness in prototype benches.
• Supply common solutions across all GM owned software
• Document requirements for design solution and link them to test cases that can demonstrate software functionality
• Utilize automated test tools in build environments and benches to verify functionality of the developed software
• Collaborate with specialized teams such as Systems, Safety, Electrical Architecture, Cybersecurity, Software Defined Vehicle, Calibration and Vehicle Performance
• Support of root cause analysis and debugging.
• Collaborate with Suppliers to develop micro, peripheral, and ECU specific solutions for new technology
• Drive software quality improvements to determine if restructuring is needed to improve quality, maintainability, reusability, or other software improvements
• Troubleshoot code to resolve design deficiencies and develop solutions to resolve them

Additional Job Description

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent Engineering degree
• 2+ years of experience in embedded software development
• Ability to read schematics and understand basic electrical circuits.
• General understanding and knowledge of infrastructure and basic software
• Proven ability to work independently under a tight, demanding schedule
• High level of oral and written communication skills
• High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others
• High level of analytical problem-solving skills and ability to deal with ambiguity

Desired Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in automotive embedded software development
• Knowledge in vehicle electrical system
• Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) for multi-core microcontroller.
• Experience with designing, developing, and testing AUTOSAR BSW Layers (Communication Services, Memory Services, System Services and Complex Device Drivers).
• Experience with embedded compiler, linker, debugging tools, and software such as Lauterbach, ETAS INCA, CANalyzer, oscilloscopes, and other general lab equipment
• Experienced with Cybersecurity and Safety coding practices
• Experience with configuration management software (GIT, etc)

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milfrod, MI three times per week, at minimum.

About GM

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Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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