Description

General Motors Research Labs is an applied research center dedicated to creating and evaluating innovations for future vehicles. Within this organization, the Advanced Controls Group offers an exciting opportunity for highly motivated engineers to shape the future of mobility through AI and advanced controls . Our mission is to deliver breakthrough technologies that define GM’s next-generation vehicles.

The team focuses on vehicle control systems , including:

• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), active safety
• Automated driving
• Chassis control

Key Responsibilities

• Prototype and demonstrate advanced vehicle control software functions to global teams and executive leadership.
• Integrate novel algorithms into the vehicle architecture; familiarity with in-vehicle communication protocols is a plus.
• Develop and implement algorithms using rapid-prototyping platforms such as dSPACE .
• Utilize tools such as MATLAB/Simulink , dSPACE , INCA , and Vehicle Spy for system analysis, calibration, and validation.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required to comply with federal government contract provision expressly restricting role to U.S. citizens
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Computer Science, IT, or Physics 
• 5+ years of experience with automotive control systems and embedded software development.
• Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink and other relevant engineering tools.
• 2+ years of experience with rapid prototyping tools like dSPACE.
• Experience with vehicle diagnostics, CAN, and Ethernet.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Preferred qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Strong understanding and demonstrated capability in vehicle dynamics, chassis controls, ADAS/active safety, and autonomous driving systems.
• 2+ years of experience with in-vehicle, development, calibration, and validation (preferably with ETAS/INCA and NeoVi / Vehicle Spy tools).
• Experience with simulation, HiL, and/or mathematical modeling.
• High degree of Managerial Courage and Comfort with Ambiguity

Why Join Us?

At GM Research & Development, you’ll work on technologies that will transform the automotive industry— intelligent control and autonomy. You’ll collaborate with world-class experts, influence global vehicle programs, and see your ideas move from concept to reality. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on the future of transportation.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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