Description
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
The Role
Energy Architectural Engineer is responsible for performing analysis to predict and optimize electrified range, fuel economy, 0-60 performance, top speed, and drive quality for advanced vehicle program development. Involves close coordination with global execution teams for closed loop learning for integrated solutions to meet vehicle requirements. Includes problem solving with support of the Integration leaders to achieve balanced solutions. Has the ability to work with limited direction, independently, and make decisions based on general practices and procedures. This position requires creativity and initiative to independently lead cross functional teams for issue resolution.
What You'll Do
- Develop and optimize fuel economy / range, drive quality, and vehicle performance to vehicle technical and customer requirements
- Complete analysis as required for program development, improvements in predictive capability, and hardware close loop learning with model correlation
- Support technical peer reviews for vehicle and subsystem requirements
- Proficient / familiar with global vehicle development process with project management skills
- Share lessons learned with peers, energy pit, and manager with application to future programs
- Takes advantage of all learning opportunities including competitive benchmarking
- Proactively communicates effectively with all stakeholders.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent related work experience required.
- 5+ years relevant experience.
- Knowledge and/or desire to learn current and advanced technologies (vehicle/propulsion) for fuel economy, electric range and drive quality
- High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual or difficult
- Written and verbal presentation skills in order to present complex concepts to peers and program teams clearly with recommendation.
- Ability to work independently to solve highly complex problems
- Matlab/Simulink experience required, VERDE model experience preferred.
- Energy adjacent experience recommended and direct energy roles preferred.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Masters Degree in Engineering
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 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}.
The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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