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Electrical Engineering Systems Lead – GM Defense
General Motors. Lead electrical architecture definition for new and derivative defense vehicle platforms .
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead electrical architecture definition for new and derivative defense vehicle platforms
- Translate government, customer, mission, and vehicle requirements into electrical system requirements, architecture decisions, and interface definitions
- Define vehicle-level electrical topologies, power distribution, network architecture, system boundaries, and low-voltage power-management concepts
- Architect and integrate high-voltage systems, including batteries, power conversion, propulsion interfaces, high-voltage cables, contactors, service disconnects, grounding, shielding, and safety features
- Define interfaces among ECUs, sensors, actuators, power electronics, controllers, displays, communication networks, and mission equipment
- Define low-voltage power distribution, circuit protection, wake-up and shutdown behavior, grounding, connector strategy, and electrical load-management concepts
- Develop and review schematics, wiring concepts, interface control documents, netlists, block diagrams, and architecture specifications
- Evaluate commercial off-the-shelf and custom technologies based on technical performance, mission suitability, supply risk, integration complexity, cost, and schedule
- Identify and resolve cross-functional electrical issues, including interface conflicts, power-quality concerns, electromagnetic compatibility risks, network limitations, thermal constraints, and packaging conflicts
- Ensure architecture decisions and designs support automotive, defense, functional-safety, cybersecurity, electromagnetic compatibility, export-control, and ITAR requirements
- Support proposals, statements of work, technical volumes, compliance matrices, and customer presentations
- Provide technical leadership to engineers and suppliers
- Guide project execution and support DREs in releasing parts for launch if proposals move into production
- Engage with internal product owners and vehicle program management
- Travel less than 25% as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Systems Engineering or related discipline
- 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical systems, vehicle electrical engineering, controls, harnesses, power distribution, embedded systems, or a related field
- Experience with high-voltage and/or electrified vehicle systems, including power distribution, interfaces, cables, protection, grounding, and safety
- Experience developing or reviewing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, interface documents, or system block diagrams
- Working knowledge of vehicle communications and networked systems, such as CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, or Ethernet
- Experience analyzing requirements, managing interface dependencies, and making technical decisions in ambiguous or complex environments
- Strong problem-solving, technical writing, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Electrical circuit board experience (Breadboarding, robotics, Arduino, etc. [Design/troubleshooting]
- Deep understanding of Alternating Current (AC) theory and principles (Power Factor, Rectifiers, Inverters, etc.)
- Advanced/execution-level DRE, VSE, and/or architecture experience, with a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes
- Extensive level of analytical ability where problems are unusual, difficult or complex
- Ability to work as needed at the Milford Proving Grounds, travel as required and legally operate a motor vehicle
- Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee)
- MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent preferred
- Experience with defense or tactical vehicle platforms, mission equipment, or military standards preferred
- EMI/EMC design, mitigation, analysis, and testing experience preferred
- Experience with wire schematics, Capital Tools, net-list generation, and electrical component or harness packaging preferred
- Familiarity with Global A, Global B/VIP, and SDV electrical architectures preferred
- Serial Data MAC knowledge/application preferred
- Experience in INCA, Vspy and Simulink preferred
- DFSS Black Belt certification preferred
- Vehicle Launch Experience preferred
- No current or future GM immigration sponsorship; must meet stated U.S. work authorization requirements
- Must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review
Benefits
Comp & perks- Benefits overview and Total Rewards resources
- No relocation benefits; relocation costs are the selected candidate’s responsibility