General Motors · 19 hours ago
Chassis Controls Virtual Design, Development and Validation Technical Specialist
Warren, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expGeneral Motors is redefining mobility through innovative vehicle design and engineering. The Chassis Controls Virtual Design, Development and Validation Technical Specialist is responsible for leading the development and integration of co-simulation packages for chassis controls, driving innovation and efficiency in the vehicle development process.
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Responsibilities
Create and execute road map for chassis controls co-simulation development, execution, scaling and automation
Lead capability development and strategy projects for chassis commodities in support of GM’s vision of a predominantly virtual development process
Stay abreast of competition and industry trends to identify opportunities that improve speed-to-market and cost efficiency
Forecast and plan capability and resource needs, and secure support for required resources to meet program and technology roadmaps
Define strategic opportunities to innovate processes and methods that advance virtual development maturity and efficiency
Serve as the primary VDDV technical leadership connection with active chassis suppliers
Maintain a strong connection with SMT and S&S to define component and system-level requirements and support issue resolution
Own chassis supplier requirements associated with controls-integration virtualization (G4/C12) and collaborate with S&S on C9/C11
Be accountable for chassis controls supplier deliverables supporting TFRP/PAR, including timely issue escalation when quality or timing risks are identified
Establish and maintain an efficient, cohesive strategy to integrate supplier models into GM workstreams for VDDV, Vehicle Performance, and S&S
Define requirements for supplier co‑simulation packages and work with suppliers to ensure consistent, high-quality, on-time deliverables, escalating issues as appropriate
Define co‑simulation package standards for results quality and run-time performance
Lead resolution of program issues by aligning co‑simulation partners to meet technical and timing demands
Represent the needs of the chassis controls team among peers from other disciplines and external partners
Provide technical leadership for Simulation PDTs supporting active chassis controls and co-simulation workstreams
Act as the single point of contact for chassis controls co‑simulation users, resolving usage concerns and enabling broad adoption
Align software releases, calibration milestones, and vehicle hardware release milestones to ensure the virtual vehicle co‑simulation package is consistently current and representative
Be familiar with hands-on execution and lead the technical dialogue around the design, development, and integration of:
Virtual models representing both hardware and software behavior for active chassis systems such as Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM), Electric Power Steering (EPS), Active Rear Steering (ARS), Semi‑Active Damping System (SADS), and others into co-simulation frameworks for Electric Vehicle (EV), Plug‑in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) programs to enable vehicle dynamics performance and chassis controls software development, calibration, and validation
Multi‑body and 1‑D vehicle dynamics models including vehicle mass, aerodynamics, brake systems, front and rear steering systems, front and rear suspension systems, tire models, propulsion systems, and sensor models (e.g., Inertial Measurement Unit – IMU) into Software‑in‑the‑Loop (SIL) and Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) simulation platforms
Functional Mock‑up Unit (FMU)-based embedded controller models for EBCM, EPS, ARS, SADS, and other vehicle systems
Serial data communication interfaces for embedded chassis controller models to simulate communication between Electronic Control Units (ECUs) through Controller Area Network (CAN), Local Interconnect Network (LIN), and Ethernet bus messages for SIL and HIL simulations
Verification and validation of integrated virtual Electronic Control Units (vECUs), serial data communication systems, and vehicle models to meet vehicle specific architecture and dynamic performance requirements for current and future model years
Debugging and troubleshooting of issues in embedded software by analyzing source code written in C/C++
Development and validation of automated simulation run scripts
Development of test procedures to enhance virtual vehicle development, calibration, and validation, and collaboration with suppliers to troubleshoot issues in the virtual models provided for those activities
Closed‑loop learning to validate the performance of chassis controller models and analysis of simulation data against vehicle data to improve the fidelity of virtual chassis controllers
Integration of active chassis simulation components to enable loads prediction for structural design analysis of safety‑critical components
Lead strategic planning and implementation/utilization of Simulation Data Management (SDM) and version control tools to manage supplier assets, virtual plant models, and virtual controller models, effectively leveraging tools such as GitHub
Communicate complex technical content clearly and persuasively in both technical and leadership forums, using high‑quality data and analysis to enable sound, timely decision making
Mentor engineers engaged with chassis controls to enable effective integration and application of co-simulation models for product development, calibration, and validation
Serve as the primary connection and mentor for VDDV subsystem teams in the chassis domain (brakes, driveline, suspension, and steering), ensuring consistent methods and best practices
Support and develop new talent, enabling continuous improvement of standard work and the development and deployment of new tools
Guide and inspire engineers through mentorship and sharing of personal experience and expertise in chassis controls development, fostering technical excellence and leadership behaviors
Advocate for the adoption of virtual methods for vehicle design, development, and validation across the organization
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
8+ years of industry experience with at least 5 years of relevant experience in chassis controls, vehicle dynamics, or closely related virtual development domains
Proven ability to work in cross‑functional teams, balancing strong technical theory with practical program and hardware constraints
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to both technical peers and leadership to support data‑driven decisions
Preferred
MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
10+ years of relevant experience in chassis controls, vehicle dynamics, or closely related virtual development domains
Hands-on experience with chassis controls virtualization to support development, calibration, and validation
Experience with multibody dynamics tools (e.g., Simpack, MSC ADAMS) to build, run, and post‑process baseline models, interpret results, and debug model issues
Experience with real‑time 1‑D vehicle dynamics tools (e.g., CarSim, IPG CarMaker) to set up scenarios, execute runs, and interface with MATLAB/Simulink where needed
Experience with vECU environments (e.g., dSPACE VEOS or equivalent), including executing simulations, reviewing logs, and supporting integration of models/plant components
Experience in MATLAB/Simulink for scripting, model setup, parameter sweeps, and data analysis
Experience with modern version control systems (Git preferred, with familiarity with SVN/TFS a plus) for branching, pull requests, and code reviews
Experience with one or more programming/scripting languages, such as Python and/or C/C++, and the ability to write clear, well‑documented utilities to automate simulation workflows and data processing
Experience with SDM/PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter, IBM Rational Team Concert) for model storage, configuration management, and traceability of virtual assets
Demonstrated experience in an automotive OEM or Tier‑1 environment working on chassis controls or vehicle dynamics across EV, PHEV, and ICE programs
Experience serving as a technical lead or mentor, influencing decisions across multiple teams and helping less experienced engineers grow in chassis controls and virtual development
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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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$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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Chair and Chief Executive Officer
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