Sr. Propulsion System Safety Engineer (GPSSC)
About the role
The Role System Safety Engineering is a multidisciplinary organization at General Motors. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that propulsion systems, including engine controls and electrification, are designed to be safe and free from unreasonable risk. This role involves working in a fast-paced and iterative environment to ensure that system safety processes and methods are applied throughout the lifecycle of these technologies.
Responsibilities
- Execute GM System Safety Process as it applies to Engine Control and Electrification Propulsion Systems.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, software, service, manufacturing, advanced engineering to develop and allocate safety specifications.
- Develop, track, and manage the execution of the Engine Controls and Electrification Propulsion system safety requirements.
- Work with component and vehicle engineering to ensure safety system/subsystem interfaces are implemented as defined.
- Support product engineering teams with system safety input for both internal and external programs.
- Lead informal and formal peer reviews for propulsion system safety process work products.
- Escalate unresolved safety related issues.
- Communicate and explain the system safety process throughout the corporation as needed.
- Use change management process/tools for configuration management of requirements.
- Drive common implementation where possible and reduce complexity.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or another related Engineering degree.
- 5 or more years’ experience in developing electrical/electrical mechanical systems and/or components.
- Knowledge of verification and validation processes.
- Understanding of hardware design, software interfaces and failure modes.
- Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of electromechanical mechanisms and controls systems.
- Understanding of serial data communications.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or another related Engineering degree.
- 5 or more years’ experience in developing electrical/electrical mechanical systems and/or components.
- Knowledge of verification and validation processes.
- Understanding of hardware design, software interfaces and failure modes.
- Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of electromechanical mechanisms and controls systems.
- Understanding of serial data communications.
Skills
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or another related Engineering degree.
- 5 or more years’ experience in developing electrical/electrical mechanical systems and/or components.
- Knowledge of verification and validation processes.
- Understanding of hardware design, software interfaces and failure modes.
- Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of electromechanical mechanisms and controls systems.
- Understanding of serial data communications.
Benefits
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
Pay
Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
Details about schedule are not specified in the job posting.