Senior System Engineer - Adaptive Suspension (GPSSC)

Description

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

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 may be eligible for relocation benefits.

This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

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