General Motors · 8 hours ago
Senior Researcher, Vehicle Health Management (VHM), Energy & Propulsion Systems
General Motors is redefining mobility through innovative vehicle and experience design. The Senior Researcher in Vehicle Health Management will focus on advancing vehicle efficiency and performance by developing technologies that predict system issues and enhance the ownership experience.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Generate innovative ideas and establish new research areas
Generate intellectual property, document results, and publish high quality papers
Develop next-generation technologies for vehicle system diagnosis, prognosis, and fault-tolerant controls as well as integration
Develop and execute technical plans, including concept generation, prototype development, system implementation, and performance evaluation
Lead technical discussions and reviews as an expert in this field internally and externally
Maintain state-of-the-art technical expertise in related areas of responsibility
Collaborate with cross-functional global teams and world-class universities
Qualification
Required
The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee)
PhD in Electrical, Controls, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, with demonstrated research experience; or a Master's degree with ongoing PhD studies in a relevant discipline
0–3 years of relevant industry experience
Strong background in physics-based modeling for continuous and discrete systems, using first principles, system identification, parameter estimation, control and optimization
Strong background in intelligent data modeling, using state-of-the-art AI/ML including LLM, signal processing, statistical inference
Strong background in fault detection and isolation, diagnostics and prognostics, root cause analysis
Demonstrated experience in large-scale data analytics
Demonstrated experience in Python (including familiarity with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or Tensorflow), PySpark, MATLAB/Simulink
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with GM internal and external partners
Preferred
PhD with 3-5 years industry experience
Experience in application of advanced research and technology to the following automotive systems: internal combustion propulsion, high voltage battery, electromechanical actuators, power electronics, electrical systems, chassis systems, environmental sensors such as camera/radar/LIDAR, autonomous driving
Hardware hands-on experience highly seeked, including but not limited to experience in dSpace rapid prototyping, ETAS tools
Experience of project management
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
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