General Motors · 12 hours ago
Staff Researcher, Vehicle Health Management (VHM), Energy and Propulsion Systems
General Motors is a leader in automotive technology, and they are seeking a highly motivated Staff Researcher to advance their Vehicle Health Management (VHM) systems. The role involves developing strategic technology roadmaps and leading projects that enhance vehicle efficiency and performance through innovative research in AI and machine learning.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop strategic technology roadmap with global vision in vehicle system diagnosis, prognosis, and fault-tolerant controls as well as integration
Apply strong business acumen, highly specialized knowledge as well as organizational expertise to establish and advance new research areas
Lead large projects with broad visibility, substantial impacts, and multiple internal and external stakeholders
Lead and execute technical plans, including concept generation, prototype development, system implementation, and performance evaluation
Recognized as an expert internally and externally with state-of-the-art technical knowledge and skills in related areas of responsibility
Generate intellectual property, document results, and publish high quality papers
Collaborate with cross-functional global teams and world-class universities
Qualification
Required
The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee)
PhD in Electrical, Controls, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field of study with demonstrated research capability or equivalent background
8+ years related industry experience
Strong background in physics-based modeling for continuous and discrete systems, using first principles, system identification, parameter estimation, control and optimization
Strong background in intelligent data modeling, using state-of-the-art AI/ML including LLM, signal processing, statistical inference
Strong background in fault detection and isolation, diagnostics and prognostics, root cause analysis
Demonstrated experience in large-scale data analytics
Demonstrated experience in Python (including familiarity with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or Tensorflow), PySpark, MATLAB/Simulink
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with GM internal and external partners
Demonstrated experience in developing and deploying innovative solutions in production
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits
Preferred
PhD with 10+ years industry experience
Experience in application of advanced research and technology to the following automotive systems: internal combustion propulsion, high voltage battery, electromechanical actuators, power electronics, electrical systems, chassis systems, environmental sensors such as camera/radar/LIDAR, autonomous driving
Hardware hands-on experience highly seeked, including but not limited to experience in dSpace rapid prototyping, ETAS tools
Experience of project management
Benefits
Relocation benefits
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
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