General Motors · 1 week ago
Body Controls Software Senior Program DRE
Milford, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expGeneral Motors is a leading automotive company focused on innovation and sustainability. They are seeking a Senior Program DRE for Body Controls Software, responsible for deploying software and calibration for vehicle programs, ensuring on-time delivery, and managing software-related issues.
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Responsibilities
Plan and Implement Body Controls Software Feature/Function content for different Model Years of the assigned Vehicle(s) in collaboration with the Vehicle Program Team & relevant Engineering Teams (Software Engineering, Calibration, Testing, ..)
Work closely with calibration teams to develop program specific calibrations to support various vehicle milestones
Deliver a fully integrated software and calibration package that is on-time and with quality to one or more vehicle programs under development
Lead the end-to-end software development process during sourcing (as applicable), Product Development Team (PDT) and engineering review meetings, problem resolution during vehicle development and drive continuous improvement opportunities to reduce controller warranty
Support engineering change management activities (PCEs, ECM, CNs) and release of software datafiles for development, production, and service life of the program
For assigned Program’s Body Controls Software/Calibration Issues reported by our Internal & External customers (Captured Test Fleet, Vehicle Assembly Plants, Dealerships, end Customers, ..) have complete ownership of Issues – Debugging/Root-Causing thru timely Implementation of Corrective plans to support Program milestones
Occasional domestic travel (10%) to vehicle assembly plants, supplier vendors, and other sites may be required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
5+ years of Hands-on Experience in Automotive Software development/deployment for complex Vehicle Sub-systems
Expertise in AUTOSAR compliant ECU Embedded Software Development
Very Good understanding of Electrical Hardware Design and Failure Modes of ECUs, especially with respect to GM's Vehicle Electrical Architectures
Strong experience with Tools & Technologies such as CAN, LIN, Ethernet, Vehicle Spy/Vector CANoe, dSPACE, Jira, GIT, etc
Expertise in developing Body Controls Calibrations for enabling GM Vehicles to comply with US/Canadian and Global Regulations (FMVSS/CMVSS, ECE, China, Middle East, South America, ..)
Ability to Test Software Features & Functions at Vehicle & Bench level
Ability to quickly & effectively Debug/Root Cause complex Vehicle level Software & Calibration issues
Knowledge of Cybersecurity and OTA (Over The Air) Programming
Knowledge of Vehicle Manufacturing EOL (End Of Line) Process pertaining to ECU Configuration/Testing
Deep understanding of various Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
Preferred
Master's degree in an engineering field
DFSS Black Belt and agile certifications
Prior DRE experience
Experience in the product release and specification process
In-depth knowledge of vehicle serial data communications, diagnostics
Excellent Written & Verbal Communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both Technical and non-technical audiences
Strong Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking skills
Ability to Manage and Lead multiple projects and assignments with a high level of Autonomy and Accountability for Results
Ability to work with and build strong relationships with GM & Supplier colleagues from around the Globe
Proven ability in Project Management skills and ability to Teach others
Benefits
Relocation benefits
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