General Motors · 11 hours ago
Staff Systems Engineer - Low Voltage Vehicle Systems
Warren, Michigan, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expGeneral Motors is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to join the Vehicle Systems Engineering organization, focused on Low Voltage vehicle systems. This role involves leading system-level architecture and integration for the new Software-Defined Vehicle architecture, while managing complex interdependencies across various technical domains.
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Responsibilities
Lead system-level architecture, definition, and integration of Low Voltage vehicle systems using MBSE
Decompose product and program intent into system models, functional architectures, and testable software and hardware requirements
Develop and maintain system blueprints, including functional decomposition, logical architectures, interface definitions, requirements, allocations, and FMEAs
Own and evolve MBSE artifacts, such as functional models, use-case, activity, sequence, and context diagrams
Allocate and partition system functionality across multiple implementation teams, supporting architectural trade studies and optimization
Define and maintain co-simulation and virtual validation strategies, including simulation architectures and acceptance criteria
Work closely with software, hardware, validation, electrical architecture, and platform teams to manage complex interdependencies and integration risks
Support system integration, calibration, validation, and issue resolution, including root cause analysis across domains
Ensure system designs meet safety, regulatory, quality, and performance requirements, supporting certification and approvals
Drive continuous improvement in MBSE adoption, modeling quality, and virtual validation capability
Clearly document technical decisions, trade-offs, and deliverables across the product lifecycle
System architecture definition and modeling using MBSE
Functional decomposition and end-to-end requirement traceability
Managing change, dependencies, and architectural allocation using system models
Co-simulation strategy and system-level validation planning
Definition of acceptance criteria and 'definition of done' for system deliverables
Providing technical leadership in complex, cross-functional environments, fitting well with technical expectations for system integration, fault strategy ownership, and architectural influence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Systems, Electrical, Software, Mechanical, or related field)
7+ years of experience in systems engineering or software-intensive automotive development
Strong expertise in systems architecture, MBSE, requirements development, integration, and validation
Solid background in model-based development and virtual simulation
Experience defining and managing system interfaces, performance targets, and validation/testing strategies
Proficiency with MBSE and requirements tools (e.g., Rhapsody, DOORS / DOORS Next)
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces and drive clarity
Proven track record of technical leadership, influence, and cross-organizational collaboration
Strong prioritization, execution, and stakeholder management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering or related field
Advanced experience with MBSE, including Rhapsody modeling (activity, use-case, sequence, context)
Familiarity with Agile / SAFe development methodologies
Understanding of service-oriented architectures (SOA)
Knowledge of CI/CD and continuous testing in software-intensive systems
Experience working in highly interdependent system architectures with multiple stakeholders
Exposure to reliability engineering, functional safety, and regulatory compliance
Company
General Motors
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