Lead Software and Controls Engineer – GM Defense (Automotive)

Location: Milford, Michigan, United States; hybrid with on-site attendance at least 3 times per week.

Company

hirify.global develops advanced mobility solutions for government markets, including vehicle and non-vehicle platforms.

What you will do

• Lead the design, development, testing, and calibration of embedded control systems for vehicle and non-vehicle applications.
• Develop control algorithms using C, MATLAB, and Simulink for propulsion, chassis, and other complex systems.
• Integrate controls into new and existing supervisory systems in collaboration with systems integration engineers.
• Drive software architecture decisions, requirements development, verification, and feature validation.
• Mentor engineers, lead peer reviews, explain algorithm decisions, and present updates to technical leadership.
• Balance GM best practices with government specifications and implement customer-specific solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or a related discipline.
• Extensive embedded controls experience in algorithms, software, or calibration.
• 5+ years of experience with C programming, MATLAB, and Simulink algorithm development.
• Experience with Agile CI/CD workflows, automated build environments, Git, and Jenkins.
• Experience with INCA, Vehicle Spy, GM data logging tools, and related file formats.
• Must be a U.S. Person or eligible to obtain required export-control authorizations; U.S. work authorization is required, and immigration sponsorship is not provided.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• Familiarity with GM’s VIP electrical architecture.
• GM Level 2 Driving Certification.
• Vehicle development and vehicle build experience.
• GM DFSS Black Belt Certification or certification in progress.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, start-up-style environment with significant independent judgment and technical ownership.
• Cross-functional collaboration across GM organizations and program integration teams.
• Total rewards and employee benefits supporting well-being at work and at home.
• No relocation benefits are provided; relocation costs are the candidate’s responsibility.
• Regular ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report review are required.

Hiring process

• Role-related assessments and pre-employment screening may be required.
• Successful completion of export-control and motor-vehicle eligibility reviews is required.