Entry-Level Chassis and Body Controls Software Design Release Engineer jobs in United States
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General Motors · 13 hours ago

Entry-Level Chassis and Body Controls Software Design Release Engineer

General Motors is a leader in the automotive industry, and they are seeking an Entry-Level Chassis and Body Controls Software Design Release Engineer. This role involves sourcing, validating, and releasing software for Chassis and Body controllers, while ensuring on-time delivery for vehicle builds and managing related software issues.

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Responsibilities

Address all controller and system safety concerns promptly
Lead and support product issue investigations (Problem Resolution Tracking System – PRTS), continuous process improvements, standard methodologies, lessons learned, and quality improvement initiatives
Facilitate requirements and design reviews with suppliers, algorithm and software groups
Organizes and leads key Controller Product Development Team (PDT) meetings
Support investigations on software related issues
Own/Release the software for development & production
Manage part number proliferation for the embedded controller (end model part number, software, and calibration parts)
Create and manage controller validation plans--Worst Case Analysis, Bench (Design Demo), Design and Process Validation
Coordinate activities and manage a full test plan including required supplier testing as well as all other testing required to validate component including, but not limited to: applicable regulatory testing, subsystem integration testing, system safety testing, cybersecurity, etc
Keep supplier(s) on track to meet key milestones (design freeze, gate reviews for prototype levels, validation start and complete dates)
Supplier and Vehicle Assembly plant visits as required
Monitor warranty and work with suppliers as needed

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringSoftware EngineeringSoftware verification/validationVehicle dynamicsSAFe Agile Release processBasic vehicle serial dataDiagnosticsFunctional SafetyCustomer interface technologiesMechanical EngineeringPhysics

Required

Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related degree
Must be graduating between Dec 2025 – June 2026
Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week

Preferred

Formula SAE, Baja, Auto Drive, FIRST, VEX Robotics, or other Automotive related experience/clubs
Experience in the GM product release and specification process
High level knowledge of software verification/validation processes
Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
This position requires legally operating a motor vehicle
Experience with customer interface technologies
Basic knowledge of vehicle serial data communications
Basic knowledge of vehicle dynamics and electronic chassis and body controls systems
Basic knowledge of Diagnostics and Functional Safety
Basic knowledge of SAFe Agile Release process

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation & holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts

Company

General Motors

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General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$8.51B
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M

Leadership Team

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Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
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Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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