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Software Engineer - Propulsion Thermal Management

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General Motors

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United States , Milford

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Job Description:

The successful candidates will join an Agile team of approximately 10 members, responsible for developing Propulsion Thermal Management systems for all GM battery electric vehicles produced globally! Our Scrum teams work in an Agile framework and are responsible for Software Requirements, Software Development, Testing and Verification. The primary role of the successful candidates will be developing controls and diagnostics software to achieve the optimal thermal management performance of our vehicles. Our team is collaborative, has a strong Agile culture, and will afford you the opportunity to work as part of a fun group whose product spans the entire GM portfolio!

Job Responsibility:

  • Design, develop and implement thermal management control and diagnostic algorithms for GM’s next generation of EV vehicles
  • Work closely with multi-disciplined engineering teams to interpret functional requirements to translate and implement appropriate control and diagnostic strategies
  • Create and integrate software in MATLAB Simulink models and hand-coded C
  • Create or modify Unit test cases and Multicomponent test cases to ensure thorough software testing
  • Explore and understand new thermal systems and requirements to enable controls and software development
  • Leverage GM’s virtual systems, benches, and vehicles to verify and validate systems behaviors and performance
  • Works cross-functionally with System Engineers, Software Engineers, Calibrators, Scrum Manager, Scrum Leader to ensure robust design
  • Participate in the Agile Team and Agile ceremonies as required
  • Develop innovative solutions using machine learning methods

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in software, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • 2+ years of embedded software/controls development experience
  • Development / testing experience on SIL/HIL or other virtual environments
  • In depth knowledge of control algorithm / software development and diagnostic strategy for thermal management system
  • Skilled with software coding (C-language), Simulink/Stateflow, GIT environment(s), plant modeling, Python, C++
  • Ability to manage time and meet deliverable timing is critical
  • High analytical ability, effective communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills required to build relationships with local and global team members and customers to resolve issues

Nice to have:

  • Master’s degree in software, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • 5+ years of embedded software/controls development experience
  • Knowledgeable in Thermal Management control algorithm designs and diagnostic strategy
  • Prior experience working in Jira, Agile Framework is an asset
  • Knowledge in Machine learning is an asset
What we offer:
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • retirement savings plan
  • sickness and accident benefits
  • life insurance
  • paid vacation & holidays
  • tuition assistance programs
  • employee assistance program
  • GM vehicle discounts
  • relocation benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 25, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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