Body Controls Software Strategist

Description

General Purpose of Position

Responsible for the Deployment of Body Controls Software & Calibration (i.e., BCM – Body Control Module and ELM –  Exterior Lighting Module) for various Vehicle Programs at General Motors.   

Responsibilities

As the single point Body Controls Software & Calibration Engineering personnel for various GM Vehicle Programs perform the following major functions: 

• Plan and Implement Body Controls Software Feature/Function content for different Model Years of the assigned Vehicle(s) in collaboration with the Vehicle Program Team & relevant Engineering Teams (Software Engineering, Calibration, Testing, ..)  

• Work closely with Supplier Resident Engineers to develop Calibrations and then deploy Program specific Body Controls Software & Calibrations to support various Vehicle milestones  

• Participate in and help Support Body Controls Bench & Vehicle level Validation & Testing 

• For assigned Program’s Body Controls Software/Calibration Issues reported by our Internal & External customers (Captured Test Fleet, Vehicle Assembly Plants, Dealerships, end Customers, ..) have complete ownership of Issues – Debugging/Root-Causing thru timely Implementation of Corrective plans in order to support Program milestones

Additional Description

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; Master's degree Preferred  

• 7-10 years of Hands-on Experience in Automotive Software development for complex Vehicle Sub-systems, which includes Body Controls Software across various Vehicle Electrical Architectures

• Expertise in AUTOSAR (Automotive Open System Architecture) compliant ECU (Electronic Control Unit) Embedded Software Development – Embedded C, Rhapsody, Matlab/Simulink  

• In-depth Knowledge of various Microcontroller Architectures, Memory Technologies etc.

• Very Good understanding of Electrical Hardware Design and Failure Modes of ECUs, especially with respect to GM’s Vehicle Electrical Architectures 

• Strong Expertise with Tools & Technologies such as CAN/GMLAN, LIN, Ethernet, Vehicle Spy/Vector CANoe, dSPACE, Jira, GIT, etc.

• Expertise in developing Body Controls Calibrations for enabling GM Vehicles to comply with US/Canadian and Global Regulations (FMVSS/CMVSS, ECE, China, Middle East, South America, ..)

• Ability to Test Software Features & Functions at Vehicle & Bench level

• Ability to quickly & effectively Debug/Root Cause complex Vehicle level Software & Calibration issues

• Knowledge of Cybersecurity and OTA (Over The Air) Programming

• Knowledge of Vehicle Manufacturing EOL (End Of Line) Process pertaining to ECU Configuration/Testing

• Deep understanding of various Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban

• DFSS Black Belt and SAFe Certified

• Excellent Written & Verbal Communication skills, with the ability to articulate Technical concepts to both Technical and non-technical audiences

• Strong Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking skills

• Ability to Manage and Lead multiple projects and assignments with a high level of Autonomy and Accountability for Results

• Ability to work with and build strong relationships with GM & Supplier colleagues from around the Globe

• Proven ability in Project Management skills and ability to Teach others

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