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Job Description
An Electric Drive Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing and testing embedded software to control the electric machines and power inverter modules in General Motors hybrid and electric vehicles. They will coordinate with engineers from areas such as requirements, controls, calibration, power electronics design, controller design, and motor design to deliver electric drive software for the world's best electrified vehicles. Creative people are encouraged to join a strong team passionate about leading-edge technology development.
Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, implement, and test software for digital control of high voltage power electronics and electric machines, including both permanent magnet and induction motors
* Design and execute unit and functional tests to ensure compliance with design requirements
* Provide independent review of software written by others
* Support hardware, controls, calibration, and integration teams with root cause analysis of software issues
* Support hardware testing at the bench, dynamometer, and vehicle level
* Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills to work with and mentor others
* Exhibit a high level of analytical problem-solving skills where problems are very unusual and difficult
* Strive for efficient code to ensure maximum feature capability in throughput-constrained controllers
Additional Job Description
Requirements:
* Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent Engineering degree
* 3+ years of experience in embedded software development utilizing ANSI C programming
* Proficiency with embedded compiler, linker, debugging tools, and software such as CANalyzer, Lauterbach, ETAS INCA, oscilloscopes, and other general lab equipment
* Knowledge of embedded software principles, including multi-core architecture, memory management, and efficiency analysis
* Experience with modeling software (such as MATLAB / Simulink, etc.)
* Ability to work independently under a tight, demanding schedule
Desired Skills:
* Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent Engineering degree
* Experience in the development of automotive embedded controls with an emphasis on electric machine and power electronics control
* Experience with software design for NXP PowerPC processors and Snake family
* Experience with coding in PowerPC assembly or similar
* Experience with controls and software verification and validation
* Knowledge in embedded systems electronics
* Experience in GM GIT Ecosystem toolset
* Experience in Scaled Agile Framework for enterprise (SAFe) process
Benefits Overview
The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
* Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
* Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
* Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
* Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
* Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
* Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
