Senior Module Engineer, Energy Systems

Job DescriptionSenior Module Engineer, Energy SystemsThe TeamThe Energy Systems Engineering organization at GM is focused on extending the company's battery and systems expertise to stationary applications. The work sits at the intersection of advanced technology, system design, and new market opportunities. For candidates who are energized by early-stage innovation and visible impact, this team offers the chance to tackle complex engineering challenges, influence foundational decisions, and help define a growing area of the business.The RoleThe Senior Module Engineer will lead the development of next-generation Energy Storage System (ESS) modules from concept through launch. This is a highly visible role for an engineer who enjoys owning complex products, shaping technical direction, and working across functions to bring robust solutions to market.In this position, you will define module architecture, drive critical engineering decisions, and help translate emerging product needs into scalable, manufacturable designs. You will play a key role in ensuring modules deliver against performance, cost, safety, reliability, manufacturability, and timing targets while helping build the foundation for GM’s growing stationary energy storage portfolio.What You’ll DoLead the end-to-end development of new ESS modules from early concept through production launch.Translate product needs into clear module architectures, technical requirements, and executable development plans.Own module-level integration across cells, structures, thermal management, sensing, electrical interfaces, and bussing.Drive technical tradeoff studies and engineering decisions that balance performance, cost, safety, reliability, manufacturability, and program timing.Work closely with cross-functional partners across systems, manufacturing, validation, supply chain, quality, and program management to deliver launch-ready products.Guide designs through development gates with strong technical rigor and clear evidence that requirements have been achieved.Identify technical risks early, develop mitigation plans, and lead issue resolution to keep programs on track.Benchmark ESS products and relevant adjacent industries to identify opportunities in architecture, technology, and development approach.Help define and improve Energy Systems engineering processes, tools, standards, and templates to support future program growth.Contribute as a technical leader on an evolving team where speed, sound judgment, and hands-on problem-solving matter.Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)Bachelor of Science in Engineering5+ years of product engineering experienceProven success leading the technical development of battery modules, battery packs, or closely related electrified productsStrong understanding of module subsystems, including cells, structures, thermal management, sensing, and bussing/interconnect designDemonstrated ability to develop and execute system-level technical strategies across the product development lifecycleExperience making data-driven engineering decisions grounded in first principles, analysis, and test resultsAbility to lead through influence across cross-functional teams and align stakeholders around technical directionStrong communication skills with the ability to distill complex technical topics for leadership and cross-functional decision-makingWhat will give you a competitive edge (Preferred Qualifications)Master of Science in Engineering or a related technical fieldExperience developing stationary energy storage systems, high-voltage battery products, or other large-format energy storage applicationsHands-on experience with product launch, manufacturing integration, or design-for-manufacturing in battery or electrified systemsFamiliarity with industry standards, safety requirements, and validation approaches relevant to energy storage systems This role is categorized as hybrid. 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