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General Motors · 4 days ago

Chassis Controls xIL System Architect and Dev Ops Lead Engineer

Milford, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

General Motors is seeking a Technical Lead to drive the architecture, evolution, and execution of Chassis Controls HIL/SIL simulation environments. This role is central to advancing their virtual development strategy, enabling next-generation chassis, propulsion, and software-defined vehicle technologies.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead architecture, development, and maintenance of Chassis Controls HIL and SIL simulation environments supporting current and future vehicle software platforms (IBAC, VMC), chassis/propulsion systems (eBoost, BbW, SBW, EV/PHEV/ICE), and toolchains (VIP, SDV2.0)

Drive the transition from HIL to SIL, establishing standard work and closing capability gaps in scripts, tools, and processes

Ensure xIL models and benches remain current and operational by identifying bottlenecks and implementing proactive technical solutions

Build and expand a shared xIL environment backbone for Chassis Controls, Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL), brake HIL, and steering HIL teams

Collaborate with VDDV, Global Performance, S&S, VMEC, and SDV partners to align simulation strategies across domains

Develop business cases for new simulation frameworks, capital investments, and toolchain improvements; present recommendations to leadership

Lead and mentor a team of product owners and model developers, guiding strategy, priorities, and execution

Facilitate cross-lab technical forums to streamline tools, eliminate redundancy, and identify efficiency and cost-saving opportunities

Provide technical leadership for complex projects, from requirements through execution, with high autonomy and accountability

Monitor industry trends and emerging tools, communicating opportunities and risks to leadership

Support the HIL lab with strategic planning and resource coordination, removing technical blockers to ensure successful digital transformation

Qualification

HIL application engineeringMATLAB/SimulinkVehicle DynamicsDevOps/CI/CDControls engineeringReal-time simulation toolsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsRelationship-buildingAdaptability

Required

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

Master's degree preferred

7+ years of engineering experience (post-graduation)

5+ years of product development experience

Technical depth in at least two architecture domains (system architecture, software architecture, DevOps/CI/CD, functional taxonomy, system safety, control architecture)

Experience with HIL application engineering and simulation modeling

3+ years of MATLAB/Simulink for plant modeling, integration, and real-time simulation

Strong understanding of Vehicle Dynamics and Chassis Controls

Proven success leading complex, ambiguous engineering projects

Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills

Ability to adapt to evolving products and processes

Valid driver's license; ability to operate test vehicles

Willingness to travel (1–3 weeks per year)

Preferred

Experience in controls engineering, real-time simulation tools (e.g., dSPACE), testing/validation, or domains such as Chassis, Propulsion, VMEC, N&V, Vehicle Dynamics, or VDDV

Knowledge of major automotive subsystems

Experience with data acquisition instrumentation, CANalyzer, or NeoVI

Understanding of software development processes and control theory