Staff Systems Engineer – Automotive Network Communications

General Motors

. Define and maintain the Network Performance Budget by product area across vehicle programs and architectures .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeMilford • Michigan • United StatesLead💰 $160,200 - $290,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network performance analysis and modeling within automotive systems, with a strong focus on electrical architectures and communication protocols. Proficient in developing performance metrics and dashboards to ensure adherence to reliability and scalability standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Network Performance AnalysisAutomotive Electrical ArchitecturesNetwork Modeling and SimulationRequirements EngineeringAnalytical and Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Network Performance BudgetingNetwork Load AssessmentUtilization AnalysisLatency MeasurementJitter AnalysisCAN CommunicationLIN CommunicationEthernet CommunicationRequirements ValidationPerformance Metrics Definition

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration SkillsLeadership in Design DiscussionsConsensus BuildingInfluencing Without Authority

Tools & Technologies

CANoeVector ToolsWiresharkOEM ToolsData Visualization Dashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering

Industry Keywords

Automotive NetworksEmbedded SystemsASPICEISO 26262Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain the Network Performance Budget by product area across vehicle programs and architectures
Forecast future network loading and bandwidth needs based on product roadmaps, feature growth, and architectural strategy
Drive end-to-end network load assessments, including message catalog reviews, traffic modeling, and simulation or measurement of bus utilization, latency, and jitter
Establish criteria and thresholds for acceptable network loading and performance and communicate them to product teams
Create and manage a Network Performance Dashboard for current and projected network performance health
Support Electrical Architecture Reviews and other forums by evaluating network implications of new features, ECUs, and topology changes
Provide recommendations and risk assessments for architecture and change-control processes
Partner with Electrical Architecture PSEs to ensure adherence to performance, reliability, and scalability principles
Interface with ECU software teams, hardware design teams, and microcontroller strategy teams on bandwidth needs, timing budgets, and implementation constraints
Provide network-related performance and resource-constraint input to software and microcontroller teams
Develop, standardize, and improve tools and methods for network performance modeling, simulation, testing, and reporting
Document and share best practices, reference architectures, and lessons learned across product areas

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
Minimum of 7 years of engineering/technical experience, including substantial experience with in-vehicle networks and/or automotive electrical systems
Proven experience performing network performance analysis, including utilization, latency, jitter, and margin, in complex embedded or automotive systems
Strong understanding of automotive network and electrical architectures, including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet-based communication systems
Knowledge of 100BASE-T1, 1000BASE-T1, and TSN concepts
Hands-on experience with network modeling, simulation, and measurement tools such as CANoe, Vector tools, Wireshark, or proprietary OEM tools
Ability to translate feature roadmaps and electrical architecture proposals into network capacity and performance requirements
Experience building or using dashboards and data pipelines to aggregate and visualize performance metrics
Familiarity with systems engineering frameworks and safety/quality standards such as ASPICE, ISO 26262, and MBSE
Proficiency with requirements engineering and change control processes
Ability to define and validate non-functional requirements for performance, reliability, and scalability at system and network level
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a systems-level mindset
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to lead design and review discussions, drive consensus, and influence without direct authority
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship; applicants must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive pay program with payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts
Company vehicle evaluation program, including assignment of a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate after successful motor vehicle report review