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Senior System Engineer - Adaptive Suspension (GPSSC)

  • Localização
    • Milford, Michigan
    • Warren, Michigan
  • Tipo de trabalho Full time
  • Postou
  • Job Requisition JR-202606856

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Senior System Engineer – Adaptive Suspension

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

Join an innovative team at General Motors within the Global Systems Engineering, Safety and Validation organization. As a Senior System Engineer – Adaptive Suspension, you will serve as a key technical contributor responsible for system‑level requirements development, integration, and validation of Adaptive Suspension features. You will work cross‑functionally with controls, software, hardware, validation, and vehicle teams to deliver robust suspension solutions that balance performance, safety, and customer experience across vehicle programs.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

  • Subject Matter Expert for Adaptive Damping Suspension (MR/CDC) features and technology for the corporation and owner of the end-end delivery of adaptive suspension systems, from concept through production and service lifecycle

  • Provide technical leadership and ownership of system-level requirement definitions and the development of System Technical Specifications, FMEAs, and validation plans, ensuring alignment with subsystem, safety, customer, and functional reliability requirements.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including controls, software, hardware, validation, electrical, performance, manufacturing, and other stakeholders to achieve enterprise objectives

  • Lead system execution activities including timing alignment, issue resolution, and change management throughout the development lifecycle

  • Lead and guide requirement confirmation activities through analysis, simulation and physical testing including virtual, HIL benches and vehicle-level testing

  • Escalates and represents system issues in technical reviews and provides regular updates to leadership and stakeholders

 
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics)

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in adaptive or fully active suspension systems software design and/or calibration

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive vehicle dynamics systems or chassis system development, with demonstrated depth in suspension or chassis controls

  • Ability to translate and teach complex suspension software and controls design concepts to cross-functional engineering teams, enabling shared understanding and consistent technical execution

  • Strong understanding and demonstrated capability in vehicle dynamics, chassis controls, calibrations and vehicle integration

  • Experience with embedded controls

  • Experience with requirement development and simulation tools (e.g., DOORs, dNG, MATLAB, CarSim, INCA, CAN,)

  • Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

  • Possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to operate test vehicles

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred qualifications)

  • Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering

  • Familiarity with model-based development and simulation tools

  • Prior experience in adaptive or active suspension system ownership

Why Join Us?

  • Be at the forefront of innovation in suspension and chassis technologies

  • Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for technical and leadership growth

  • Competitive compensation and benefits

  • Make a direct impact on vehicle performance

  • Knowledge of propulsion, steering and braking chassis systems

  • High degree of Managerial Courage and Comfort with Ambiguity

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.)

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