Senior Software Engineer (Vehicle Modeling)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Vehicle Modeling): Developing and implementing simulation components for vehicle ECUs, actuators, and chassis with an accent on scalable simulation architectures and vehicle dynamics. Focus on designing vehicle model validation studies and optimizing code for long-term maintainability and performance.

Location: Must be based in Milford (MI), Mountain View (CA), Sunnyvale (CA), or Warren (MI). No immigration sponsorship or relocation assistance provided.

Salary: $129,400 – $198,400

Company

A global automotive leader dedicated to a world with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.

What you will do

• Develop and implement simulation components for vehicle ECUs, actuators, chassis, and tires.
• Build scalable simulation architectures to support a large number of host vehicle models.
• Collaborate with vehicle dynamics and actuation technical experts across the organization.
• Design, run, and interpret vehicle model validation studies.
• Refactor and optimize code for enhanced performance and maintainability.
• Generate technical design documentation, post-mortems, and release notes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the vehicle modeling domain.
• Expertise in vehicle system modeling and simulation (powertrain, suspension, steering, brakes, chassis controls).
• Strong programming proficiency in Python and C/C++.
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink, System ID studies, model validation, and data analysis.
• Must have existing US work authorization; the company does not provide immigration sponsorship (H1-B, OPT, etc.).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health programs including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA.
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sickness/accident benefits.
• Tuition assistance and employee assistance programs.
• Exclusive GM vehicle discounts.