General Motors · 11 hours ago
Senior Engineering Manager - Virtual Test Platforms
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$216K/yr - $331K/yr
10+ years expGeneral Motors is a leading automotive company focused on transforming into a software-defined, customer-centric mobility provider. The Senior Engineering Manager – Virtual Test Platforms will lead engineering teams in developing virtual embedded systems and mechatronic integration frameworks to support next-generation vehicle development, ensuring high-quality and reliable virtual simulation environments.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Manage and engineering team and/or managers specializing in virtual mechatronics and simulation technologies
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
Define and execute engineering roadmaps for virtual mechatronics platforms aligned with GM’s enterprise architecture and product development goals
Champion adoption of digital twin technology, virtualized testing environments, and model-based design practices
Ensure delivery of high-quality, reliable virtual simulation environments and mechatronic integration tools
Oversee system performance, scalability, and cost optimization for virtual engineering platforms
Partner with product development, software engineering, hardware teams, and suppliers to enable seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software systems
Drive alignment between virtual and physical validation processes
Establish best practices for virtual engineering workflows, including simulation lifecycle management, CI/CD for models, and data governance
Lead incident reviews and continuous improvement for virtual platform reliability
Support workforce planning and succession strategies for emerging technical roles in mechatronics and simulation
Mentor technical leaders and engineers to build future-ready capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Software engineering, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in Software Engineering, with 3+ years in leadership roles managing technical teams
Proven experience in MCU/low-level firmware systems and virtualization platforms
Strong understanding of multi-domain integration (mechanical, electrical, software) and virtual validation workflows
Ability to balance technical depth with leadership and business execution
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
Experience with digital twin platforms, MBSE tools (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, Dassault CATIA), and simulation software
Background in large-scale, mission critical systems or advanced R&D environments
Familiarity with cloud-based virtualization environments and high-performance computing
Demonstrated success leading teams through virtualization and digital transformation initiatives
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
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
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