Senior Systems Engineer – Retail Data

General Motors

. Lead the definition and delivery of Retail AV Data Collection solutions supporting ADAS and automated-driving development, fleet monitoring, machine-learning data collection, regulatory compliance, and product improvement .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering, requirements engineering, and embedded systems within the automotive domain, with a strong focus on translating stakeholder needs into actionable system-level strategies and validation plans. Proficient in managing complex technical challenges while ensuring compliance with regulatory and privacy standards.

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Systems EngineeringRequirements EngineeringEmbedded SystemsData Collection SolutionsTest Automation

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Hard Skills

Requirements ManagementFunctional SpecificationsSystem-Level Test CasesData Quality AssessmentValidation StrategiesGeofencing StrategiesData Offload TechniquesSignal DefinitionPrivacy ComplianceVehicle Compatibility

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem SolvingTechnical CommunicationCross-Functional LeadershipStakeholder EngagementMentoring

Tools & Technologies

DNGJiraConfluenceSysMLUMLCANLINQNXLinuxMATLAB/Simulink

Certifications & Qualifications

DFSS Green BeltDFSS Black Belt

Industry Keywords

ADASAutomated DrivingMachine LearningRegulatory ComplianceData GovernanceCloud Data PlatformsVehicle Communication ProtocolsSimulationPlayback TestingTechnical Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidAzureCloudLinuxPythonShell Scripting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the definition and delivery of Retail AV Data Collection solutions supporting ADAS and automated-driving development, fleet monitoring, machine-learning data collection, regulatory compliance, and product improvement
Translate stakeholder and customer use cases into system-level strategies, feature-level requirements, functional specifications, architecture concepts, and verification plans
Lead hands-on systems engineering across vehicles, benches, simulation and playback environments, cloud/data pipelines, and connected fleet campaigns
Gather and analyze stakeholder, customer, ADAS, AV, regulatory, privacy, and machine-learning use cases
Decompose product requirements into use cases, feature specifications, system requirements, interfaces, constraints, and verification criteria
Define recording triggers, signals, topics, recording durations, data quality, compute and storage budgets, data offload, privacy, consent, geofencing, and vehicle compatibility strategies
Develop system-level test strategies, use cases, test cases, functional checks, and validation plans
Coordinate with software and platform teams on requirements, defects, dependencies, risks, and release impacts
Ensure system designs address consent, privacy, legal constraints, geofencing, regional requirements, and regulatory data-recording needs
Support data-collection request intake by clarifying use cases, identifying signals, defining trigger logic, assessing pipeline limitations, and determining required software or architecture changes
Improve requirements quality, systems-engineering processes, test automation, configuration management, release readiness, and stakeholder communication
Make technical recommendations, communicate lessons learned, and keep engineering leadership informed of status, timing, risks, and technical issues
Mentor engineers and contribute to reusable systems-engineering standard work, documentation, and technical training
Collaborate with software, platform, vehicle integration, quality, data engineering, ADAS, AV, product, legal, and regulatory teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of systems engineering, requirements engineering, embedded systems, automotive software, or related engineering experience
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
Ability to lead cross-functional technical activities involving multiple engineering disciplines
Experience translating customer or stakeholder needs into system requirements, functional specifications, interfaces, and verification criteria
Experience with requirements management and traceability tools, preferably DNG
Strong understanding of complex electrical, mechanical, software, and vehicle system concepts
High level of analytical ability and success solving unusual or complex technical problems
Experience defining and executing system-level test cases and validation strategies
Strong written and oral communication skills, including technical presentations and requirements reviews
Ability to work independently, influence technical decisions, and drive issues to closure
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis
Preferred: Experience with DNG, Jira, Confluence, SysML, UML, or similar systems-engineering tools
Preferred: Experience with CAN, LIN, GMLAN, FlexRay, Ethernet, SOME/IP, or other vehicle communication protocols
Preferred: Experience with QNX, Linux, Android, Azure, cloud data platforms, or embedded software environments
Preferred: Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, shell scripting, or test-automation frameworks
Preferred: Experience with simulation, playback, SIL, HIL, bench testing, or virtual validation
Preferred: Experience supporting regulatory, privacy, consent, geofencing, or data-governance requirements
Preferred: DFSS Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy
Benefits supporting employee well-being at work and at home
Reasonable accommodations for job seekers with disabilities