General Motors
mobility
SeniorSystemsSpecialist
“Senior Systems Specialist at General Motors. Skills: systems engineering, autonomous platforms, embedded systems, sensor integration, requirements management, system architecture. Lead systems engineering for core AV platform capabilities -- from requirements through integration and validation. Own system and subsystem-level strategy and influence platform-wide decisions”
Industry & Context.
Ability to navigate and solve high-ambiguity problems
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE, Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of experience in systems engineering, with demonstrated ownership of complex, safety‑critical systems, Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or relevant work experience, Experience in one or more platform domains, such as embedded/real-time operating systems, distributed middleware and orchestration/runtime, time synchronization and sensor/data pipelines, software update systems, system health, or safety/security mechanisms at the platform layer, Ability to navigate and solve high-ambiguity problems, Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-disciplinary teams
Nice to Have
5+ years of experience in systems engineering, embedded systems, or sensor integration, Familiarity with ISO 26262 and functional safety standards, Ability to read/understand source code (C/C++) and system models, Experience working with Ethernet-based automotive networks (e. g. , Automotive Ethernet, TSN), Prior experience at a leading AV company or tier 1 automotive supplier, Experience in one or more platform domains, such as embedded/real-time operating systems, distributed middleware, sensor/data pipelines, or software update systems, health, and safety/security mechanisms at the platform layer
What You'll Do.
Lead systems engineering for core AV platform capabilities -- from requirements through integration and validation
Own system and subsystem-level strategy and influence platform-wide decisions
Author and maintain requirements
interface definitions
and technical specifications with clear traceability through validation and release
Lead system and architecture reviews
ensuring designs meet functional
and reliability requirements for embedded AV platforms
Collaborate cross-functionally across hardware
and verification teams to ensure cohesive system design and seamless integration
Mentor junior engineers and help evolve our systems engineering practices for autonomous platforms
Communicate technical concepts effectively to stakeholders at all levels
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate cross-functionally across hardware, software development, and verification teams to ensure cohesive system design and seamless integration; demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-disciplinary teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; Communicate technical concepts effectively to stakeholders at all levels
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