General Motors · 9 hours ago
Senior Sub-System Lead Engineer - Electric Power Conversion Control
Pontiac, Michigan, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expGeneral Motors is a leading automotive company committed to innovation and sustainable mobility solutions. They are seeking a Senior Sub-System Lead Engineer to develop advanced electric propulsion conversion controls, focusing on electric vehicle and hybrid applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements and ensure compliance.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with Functional System Architect (FSA) to align on requirements structure and intent
Develop and define requirements for applicable sub-systems or ART Solutions
Lead complex sub-system analysis to define functional controls and requirements, while applying Behavioral Drive Development (BDD) principles
Create and maintain Behavioral Technical Specification (BTS) for applicable ART Solutions
Follow BDD principles focusing on requirements development with behavioral impacts to customer in mind
Lead Triad Meetings and discussions with key stakeholders to develop behavioral requirements and “Given / When / Then” scenarios for Solution and POD level testing
Support Quad meetings for requirements and BTS linkage between system and solution
Support SQAT and SWE for BTS test execution and validation of results
Create and maintain requirements for serial data and diagnostics (ex.IODIDs RIDs DIDs) in requirements management software (e.g., DNG) and U-services
Develop block diagrams per Model Based Systems Engineering concepts:
For SDV 2.0 based programs, develop models and block diagrams using Rhapsody per Model Based Systems Engineering principles
For VIP programs, create MBSE models when moving SSTS to BTS type requirements
Collaborate with Controls and Software Engineers to review controls design and/or software implementation, ensuring compliance with requirements
Features / Stories in Jira to manage sub-system / solution requirements
Support Testable Functionality Roll-Out Plan (TFRP) definition
Support that testable scenarios meet the intent of BTS requirements
Create/Maintain Solution FMEAs for given area of responsibility. Maintain Subsystem FMEAs for VIP
Support development and communication of AFMEAs and PFMEAs in area of responsibility providing context of software related failure modes and contributions
Bring awareness of hardware failures to the software team for sev 9, 10
Bring awareness of failures to manufacturing team
Support the root cause analysis for all applicable sub-system related issues and translate resolutions into new or revised requirements as appropriate
Support development of OBD regulations requirements as applicable
Support the development of Safety Requirements
Support Calibration requirements development and manage solution calibrations
Operate in agile development of software-related requirements
Take part as a member and key stakeholder in regular scrum meetings including Iteration Planning, Iteration Review, DSU, and Program Increment Ceremonies. (as applicable)
Collaborate with scrum teams and ART members, including Iteration Planning, Iteration Review, DSU, and Program Increment Ceremonies. (as applicable)
Support peripheral meetings with Product Team Members, FSAs, other SSLEs, and Systems Engineers
Support advanced technical work projects that drive future features and vehicle enhancements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related engineering discipline
Minimum of 5 years of experience in applicable field to motor controls, power electronics, AC/DC drive systems or combination
Ability to follow algorithms coded in the C programming language
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
Physics-based understanding of the Voice-of-Customer
Ability to effectively communicate issues, status and recommendations to leadership
Proven ability in project management skills and ability to teach others
Ability to prioritize work with only limited direction from manager
Experience leveraging simulation environments and plant modeling for testing or requirements generation is a plus (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, D-Space HIL, SIL, ETAS Inca, etc.)
Preferred
Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field, with emphasis on Controls
8 years of experience in applicable field to motor controls, power electronics, AC/DC drive systems or combination
Experience or knowledge in EV and Hybrid Operating Strategy execution, constraints management (RESS power, motor torque, torque security), shift execution management, drive unit management (oil pump, lube, oil temp sensing, and disconnect clutch), ETRS actuator management, friction fill and strong hybrid axle torque distribution
Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., Doors, Doors-Next-Gen (DNG), Markdown, etc.)
Experience with change management tools (e.g., Jira, GIT, IBM RTC, etc.)
Experience with safety critical systems such as ASIL D safety systems
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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