Staff Software Engineer - Brake Controls Test Architect

Description

The Role:

The Test Architect position in the Brake Controls team will design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive testing strategy for software projects covering all aspects of the testing pyramid, and champion built-in quality initiatives/methodologies such as shift left, automation, BDD, TDD, etc.  The Brake Controls organization owns GM’s brake controls product with end-to-end responsibility for brake software, controls, calibration, deployment, and system performance in support of GM’s embedded controls mission.  GM’s inhouse brake software & controls development is also referred to as IBAC.

What You’ll do:

Create, own, and maintain a comprehensive testing strategy for Brake software covering all aspects of the testing pyramid and aligned to vehicle program milestones and organizational strategies 

Work with developers, test engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure the testing strategy is implemented throughout the software development lifecycle 

Ensure alignment with internal and external Process Compliance (CPoE, Global Validation, ISO26262, ISO9000) 

Champion cross-functional flow improvement with Systems Engineering, System Safety, Global Validation, Calibration 

Utilize deep understanding of simulation/automation tools (Cosim, Autobot, etc.) to create or support creation of automated tests cases 

Utilize deep understanding of simulation/automation tools and systems knowledge to support/train other IBAC engineers 

Analyze, review results and support documentation of test failures via PRTS, Jira etc. 

Lead IBAC test issue resolution initiatives as discovered 

Author validation reports (CG190 etc.) as needed 

Stay abreast of the current industry trends and define GM direction 

Communicate vision, roadmap, status, and improvement opportunities to the senior management. 

Lead best practice and process improvement initiatives among software community 

Support regulatory and compliance relevant activities for IBAC software features 

Performs as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Built-in quality, Solution Compliance, and Continuous Delivery principles. 

Actively participates in hiring, development of technical questionnaires, resume reviews, and interviewing 

Perform other related duties as assigned 

Foster the adoption and growth of AI in the testing domain through familiarity with the use of Agents 

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

BS in Mechanical/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Equivalent 

Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area required with minimum 7 years of experience 

Proficient with Built-In Quality initiatives/methodologies such as shift left, automation, BDD, TDD, etc. 

Proficient in Python programming language 

Proficient in test automation framework (Autobot, Autoval, etc.) 

Proficient with GM’s simulation environment (CoSIM/GMSIM) 

Experience with GitHub, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Jira and other configuration management, version control and code quality tools 

Working knowledge of embedded software development using C/Matlab/Simulink and associated tools (Jira, DNG, Rhapsody, GIT etc.) 

High level of oral and written communication skills 

High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others 

Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals required 

Ability to deal with ambiguity and work autonomously 

Valid US Driver License 

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)

MS in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Equivalent 

Experience with vehicle and bench validation at component, subsystem, or system level 

Experience with data logging tools (Vehicle Spy, CANALYZER Tools etc.) 

Quick to learn, ambitious, and willing to work hands-on with GM's vehicles and benches. 

Agile development framework knowledge/experience 

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

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 is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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