Lead Engineer – Software Solutions, Energy Source Control

General Motors

. Lead functional breakdown, requirements development, and failure analysis for low voltage power management subsystems and ART solutions .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeMilford • Michigan • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in embedded controls and requirements development for low voltage power management systems, with a strong focus on collaboration across engineering disciplines and effective problem resolution. Proficient in Agile methodologies and requirements management tools to ensure compliance and successful project execution.

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Embedded Controls DevelopmentRequirements DevelopmentAutomotive Engineering ExperienceAgile MethodologiesCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Requirements DevelopmentFailure AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisPower Management SystemsSimulation EnvironmentsBattery Systems ExpertiseFMEAArchitecture DevelopmentSystems EngineeringVoice-of-Customer Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsProject ManagementRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

DOORSDNGJiraGitMATLAB/SimulinkD-Space HILSILETAS INCA

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringMaster's Degree in Engineering (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Automotive EngineeringLow Voltage Power ManagementElectric VehiclesHybrid Electric VehiclesBehavioral Driven Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead functional breakdown, requirements development, and failure analysis for low voltage power management subsystems and ART solutions
Create and maintain functional and non-functional requirements in SSTS and BTS using BDD methodologies
Direct subsystem design across diverse vehicle architectures and coordinate with systems engineers and hardware teams
Lead triad meetings for solution requirements and test case development
Support scrum team members in decomposing and understanding solution or subsystem requirements
Collaborate with controls and software engineers to review implementations for requirements compliance
Lead subsystem-level FMEAs and collaborate on System and Component FMEAs
Conduct root cause analysis and translate solutions into revised low voltage power management requirements
Provide technical support for power-management features, resolve PRTSs, share best practices, and capture IP/ROI
Support SAFe planning and work acceptance meetings
Develop embedded software requirements that ensure software independence from hardware while understanding hardware architecture
Use simulation environments and plant modeling for testing and requirements generation
Apply embedded software and battery systems expertise throughout vehicle development, including requirements, design, implementation, integration, testing, and problem resolution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
5+ years of automotive engineering experience related to embedded controls, requirements development, architecture development, and/or systems engineering
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including independent judgment and decision-making skills for unusual and extremely difficult problems
Ability to manage multiple complex projects and assignments with autonomy and accountability
Physics-based understanding of voice-of-customer
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence without direct authority, and build relationships in difficult circumstances
Experience defining and troubleshooting interactions between hardware and embedded controls
Preferred: Master's degree in Engineering focused on Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, and/or Systems Engineering
Preferred: Design experience with automotive low voltage electric power components, controls, subsystems, and/or architectures
Preferred: Familiarity with high voltage systems in electric and hybrid electric vehicles
Preferred: Experience developing system- or subsystem-level requirements
Preferred: Proficiency in Agile processes and Behavioral Driven Development
Preferred: Experience executing production programs through launch
Preferred: Innovation record such as patents, awards, or publications
Preferred: Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, DNG, and Markdown
Preferred: Experience with change management tools such as Jira and Git
Preferred: Experience with simulation environments and plant modeling such as MATLAB/Simulink, D-Space HIL, SIL, and ETAS INCA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits supporting well-being at work and at home
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Inclusive workplace and belonging-focused culture