Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Propulsion Thermal Management

General Motors

. Design, develop, and implement thermal management control and diagnostic algorithms for GM's next generation of EV vehicles .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeMilford • Michigan • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing thermal management control algorithms for electric vehicles, with strong capabilities in embedded software development and testing methodologies. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate functional requirements into effective software solutions.

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C/C++ ProgrammingMATLAB SimulinkEmbedded Software ArchitectureSoftware Configuration ManagementSIL/HIL Development

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Hard Skills

Thermal Management Control AlgorithmsDiagnostic AlgorithmsUnit TestingMulticomponent TestingSoftware DevelopmentDebuggingSoftware Testing

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

GitGitHub

Industry Keywords

Electric VehiclesThermal SystemsControl Strategies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and implement thermal management control and diagnostic algorithms for GM's next generation of EV vehicles
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to interpret functional requirements and implement control and diagnostic strategies
Create or modify unit test cases and multicomponent test cases for thorough software testing
Explore and understand new thermal systems and requirements to enable controls and software development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study and five (5) years of experience as a Software Engineer or related occupation
OR Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study and three (3) years of experience as a Software Engineer or related occupation
Three (3) years of experience writing and debugging C/C++ and MATLAB Simulink
Three (3) years of experience developing embedded software architecture
Three (3) years of experience with software configuration management processes and tools Git and GitHub
Three (3) years of experience developing on SIL/HIL and other virtual environments
Must be able to report to the local office
Up to 10% domestic and international travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits from day one
Total Rewards resources supporting well-being at work and at home
Inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities