Job Description
The Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Automotive Electrical Architecture System Engineer to lead the end-to-end software architecture development across multiple vehicle product spaces. This role is critical in ensuring architectural integrity, successful implementation of next-generation Ethernet strategies, and seamless integration between hardware and software engineering processes. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong systems thinking, and a collaborative mindset to drive innovation and excellence in electrical architecture design.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
End-to-End Software Architecture Ownership
Lead the development and integration of software architecture across multiple product domains.
Ensure architectural consistency and alignment with enterprise-wide standards and strategies.
Cross-Product Architectural Development
Drive harmonized architecture solutions that span across different vehicle platforms and product lines.
Facilitate reuse and scalability of architectural components.
Ethernet Strategy Implementation
Define and validate the next-generation Ethernet communication strategy for vehicle systems.
Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure successful deployment and performance.
Hardware-Software Integration
Develop and implement cohesive processes that align hardware and software engineering efforts.
Ensure seamless interaction between physical components and software functions.
Architecture Governance and Change Control
Maintain architecture purity and manage MENU change control across product areas.
Oversee persistent and non-persistent list change control processes.
Blueprint and VCA (Vehicle Component Architecture) Management
Create and maintain vehicle-level architecture diagrams including device placement and software allocation.
Define microcontroller capture and deployment models.
Application of EA Core Principles
Apply Electrical Architecture (EA) core principles to define solution spaces.
Guide and approve deviations from standard architecture when necessary.
EAR (Electrical Architecture Review) Leadership
Conduct comprehensive system, network, and SW/HW data evaluations.
Lead design reviews to ensure robust and scalable electrical system architectures.
Non-Functional Requirements and Analysis
Define and validate non-functional requirements such as performance, reliability, and scalability.
Support testing and analysis to ensure system-level compliance.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
7+ years of experience in automotive electrical systems, software architecture, or systems engineering.
Proven experience with cross-functional development involving hardware and software integration.
Technical Expertise
Strong understanding of automotive electrical architectures, including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet-based communication systems.
Experience with software architecture design, deployment models, and microcontroller integration.
Familiarity with EA (Electrical Architecture) core principles and vehicle-level system design.
Proficiency in requirements engineering, including non-functional requirements and system-level validation.
Knowledge of change control processes and configuration management tools.
Tools & Methodologies
Familiarity with vehicle blueprinting and VCA (Vehicle Component Architecture) methodologies.
Understanding of software allocation strategies and persistent/non-persistent data management.
Exposure to systems engineering frameworks such as ASPICE, ISO 26262, or MBSE.
People Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a systems-level mindset.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to lead technical discussions and drive consensus among stakeholders.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving requirements.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge ( Preferred Qualifications):
Experience in defining and implementing Ethernet strategies in automotive environments.
Background in cross-product or platform-level architecture development.
Familiarity with vehicle network evaluation and EAR (Electrical Architecture Review) processes.
Compensation:
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.
The expected base compensation for this role is: $160,200 - $290,700. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Benefits : GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
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.
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This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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