General Motors · 23 hours ago
Sr. Software Subsystems Lead Engineer, SSLE
Milford, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expGeneral Motors is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying embedded controls and software for vehicle systems. The Senior Software Subsystems Lead Engineer will oversee the development of Body Controls software and collaborate with multi-functional teams throughout the vehicle development lifecycle, ensuring robust integration and compliance with requirements.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Create and maintain Sub-System Technical Specifications (SSTS) and other requirements (Component Technical Requirements Specifications-CTRS, serial data, diagnostics, U-services, etc.) for applicable subsystems and ART software solutions using requirements management software (e.g. DOORS Next Gen, DOORS)
Create and maintain Behavior Technical Specifications (BTS) for applicable software solutions, following Behavior Driven Development (BDD) principles. This includes leading triad meetings and discussions with key stakeholders
Develop and maintain blueprints and/or functional block diagrams for assigned software solutions
Design and Sustain Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) diagrams (e.g. Block Definition Diagram, Use-case Diagram, Activity Diagram, Internal Block Diagram) for responsible software solutions using Rhapsody
Establish and Uphold Subsystem/Solution Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEAs) using the FMEA Integration Tool (FIT). Support the development and linking of Software Component FMEAs, Process FMEAs, and system FMEAs, when appropriate, by providing context of software related failure modes and contributions, with a focus on high severity items
Collaborate cross-functionally with other SSLEs to ensure robust integration of subsystems/solutions, including failure mode discussions for interfaces between your subsystem/solutions to other subsystems/solutions
Create and update Calibration Bill of Materials (CalBOM) template for calibrations
Collaborate with Controls and Software Engineers to review controls design and/or software implementation, providing guidance to ensure compliance with requirements
Support definition and implementation of Testable Functionality Roll-Out Plan (TFRP)
Collaborate with Validation Engineers to support the creation of testable scenarios to ensure intent of BTS requirements is met with a robust test plan
Support the root cause analysis for applicable sub-system related issues and translate resolutions into new or revised requirements, as appropriate
Support the development of requirements related to OBD regulations or calibrations, as applicable
Support the development and tagging of safety requirements, based on rolldown from systems/systems safety, and regulatory requirements
Operate in agile development of software-related requirements as a key participant and stakeholder in scrum meetings and ART ceremonies (e.g. Daily Stand-Up, Iteration Planning, Iteration Review, and Program Increment Planning, etc.)
Create and maintain Features and Stories to manage requirements and specifications of sub-systems using change management tool (e.g. Jira) and complete stories by agreed timing
Review Owner’s Manual and Service information related to the applicable sub-system to ensure alignment with intended sub-system operation, if applicable
Provide guidance to support COSIM environment development
Provide guidance and input for feature design verification plan by working with System and/or Feature Owners and Validation Engineers
Support advanced technical work projects that drive future features and vehicle enhancements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in one of the following disciplines - Systems/Mechatronic/Controls/Electrical/Software or related engineering degree
Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience
Experience related to mechatronic systems or subsystems
Basic knowledge of controls theory and the software development process
Technical Writing
Signal Mapping
Software FMEA
Physics-based understanding of the Voice-of-Customer (VOC), and Critical to Quality (CTQ) requirements
Ability to effectively communicate issues, status and recommendations to leadership
Proven ability in project management skills, strong attention to details, and ability to teach others
Ability to prioritize work with limited direction
Preferred
Masters or PhD in Engineering with an emphasis on Systems, Mechatronics, software or Controls
Experience with writing, interpreting or managing requirements
Experience with calibration, software, and controls development
Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DNG, DOORS, etc.)
Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD), Test-Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin syntax
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and associated tools (e.g. Rhapsody)
Knowledge of risk-assessment tools, such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Experience leveraging simulation environments and plant modeling for testing or requirements generation (e.g., Matlab/Simulink, CarSim, GT-Power, D-Space, ETAS, etc.)
Experience with work management tools such as JIRA/JIRA Align, Azure, IBM Rational Team Concert, etc
Experience with OBD regulations requirements
Experience with Agile methodologies
Experience with automotive regulations or safety critical systems
Experience with Microsoft Visio
Experience with automotive electrical architectures and/or software defined vehicles
Familiarity with vehicle network communication protocols and tools such as CAN, LIN, and SPI
Hardware I/O level controller knowledge
Strong analytical problem-solving skills, including independent judgment and decision-making skills, where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues
Benefits
Total Rewards resources
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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US Department of Energy
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