Lead Occupant Positioning System Calibration and Test Engineer

About the role

The Body Controls Calibration & System Test Team at General Motors is seeking an Occupant Positioning System Calibration and Test Engineer to join their organization. This role is part of a rapidly growing area that is transforming due to the adoption of software-defined architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead Occupant Positioning feature, system and solution testing (manual and automated) on virtual, bench and vehicle test environments.
• Work cross-functionally with system safety, system engineering, design release, suppliers etc. to develop robust test methodologies for safety critical features.
• Lead test automation development and execution.
• Collect data using advanced test equipment.
• Analyze, review results and document failures via PRTS, Jira etc.
• Author validation reports (CG190 etc.).
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (PI planning, DSU etc.).
• Deliver configuration and performance calibrations to support different vehicle platforms.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support regulatory and compliance relevant initiatives for Occupant Positioning features.
• Lead system test issue resolution initiatives.
• Lead best practices and process improvement initiatives.
• Support program team reviews and demos.
• Maintain communication with cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with proven technical and professional skills in Engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer/software engineering, or Computer Science.
• Demonstrated strong background in programming/scripting/Embedded SW development (Python etc.).
• Experience with Test automation framework (Autobot, Autoval etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree/PhD in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Demonstrated team leadership experience.
• Experience with embedded SW development for memory seat module, lumber, message etc. features.
• Experience with vehicle and bench validation at component or subsystem level.
• Experience with data logging tools (Vehicle Spy, CANALYZER Tools etc.).
• Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) process and familiarity with Gherkin.
• Experience with GitHub, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Jira and other configuration management, version control and code quality tools.
• Experience with virtual testing (CoSIM/GMSIM or other platform).
• Working knowledge of embedded software development using C/Matlab/Simulink and associated tools (Jira, DOORS, Rhapsody, GIT etc.).
• Quick to learn, ambitious, and willing to work hands-on with GM's vehicles and benches.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal direction.