Senior Software Engineer

General Motors

. Define, design, and develop control systems, diagnostics, and controller communications for propulsion thermal systems .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeMilford • Michigan • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing control systems and software for propulsion thermal systems, with a strong focus on Hardware in the Loop (HIL) integration and automated testing. Proficient in agile methodologies, particularly in Scrum, with the ability to translate product strategies into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.

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Control Systems DevelopmentHardware in the Loop (HIL) IntegrationAutomated Testing with C and PythonAgile Methodologies and ScrumMATLAB and Simulink Simulation

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentEmbedded ECU TestingAutomated Test Script CreationDatabase Creation in CANalyzerMachine Plant and I/O Design

Soft Skills

CollaborationCoachingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

DSPACE HILVector CANapeCANalyzerCANoeCAT ET

Industry Keywords

Propulsion Thermal SystemsEnergy OptimizationBehavior Driven DevelopmentTest-Driven DevelopmentProgram Increment Planning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, design, and develop control systems, diagnostics, and controller communications for propulsion thermal systems
Develop software and controls to manage integrated thermal loops and optimize energy use and thermal storage capacity
Participate in controls and diagnostics development within an agile environment
Serve as Subject Matter Expert for the Scrum team's content
Collaborate with Program Management to refine program vision, roadmap, and backlog
Collaborate with the System Architect to determine enablers and coordinate rollout
Coordinate dependencies with other Product Owners and attend synchronization meetings as needed
Refine, maintain, and prioritize the team backlog
Work with the Scrum Team Leader to assess team capacity
Translate product and feature strategy into user stories and assist with story definition, estimation, and sequencing for Program Increment Planning
Clarify requirements and maintain alignment around feature or product strategy with Scrum Teams
Define acceptance criteria supporting Behavior Driven Development and Test-Driven Development
Guide system demonstration strategy and testing at unit, integration, and system levels
Verify stories are testable and generate testing objectives
Ensure feature validation and testing before end-user acceptance
Maintain technical integrity and ensure solutions address program priorities
Accept stories and participate in team demonstrations and retrospectives
Validate acceptance criteria, persistent acceptance tests, and Definition of Done compliance
Participate in Program Increment Planning, Iteration Retrospectives, ART Inspection and Adapt sessions, and PO/ART Synchronizations
Provide guidance and coaching to Scrum Team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related engineering field and five (5) years of experience as a Software Engineer, Validation Engineer, Test Engineer, or related role
OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related engineering field and three (3) years of experience as a Software Engineer, Validation Engineer, Test Engineer, or related role
Three (3) years of experience with Hardware in the Loop (HIL) integration and regression testing for Electronic Control Units (ECUs)
Experience verifying functionality by performing embedded ECU testing in machine and test bench using dSPACE HIL, Vector CANape, CANalyzer, CANoe, and CAT ET tools
Experience creating automated test scripts for machine-level features using C and Python programming languages
Experience creating databases in CANalyzer to parse software CAN communication data
Experience designing and developing Machine Plant, Input/Output (I/O), and Controller Area Network (CAN) simulation models using MATLAB and Simulink tools
Must be able to report to the local office under the hybrid work policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits supporting employee well-being at work and at home
Total Rewards resources
Reasonable accommodations for job seekers with disabilities