Job Description
The Role
GM Defense is moving fast to deliver advanced mobility solutions for government markets. We are seeking a highly capable HMI Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement human-machine interface solutions for GM Defense products on the GM Defense Software and Controls Team. This position will support vehicle and non-vehicle applications across a diverse portfolio and work closely with the Design Studio and GMD program teams to create HMI systems that meet customer, product, and mission requirements.
Reporting to the Engineering Group Manager for the GM Defense Software and Controls Team, this role will be responsible for software development and integration of HMI solutions in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. The selected candidate will translate evolving requirements into executable software designs, develop production-intent HMI applications, and support validation and issue resolution through launch and sustainment. This role is intended for a strong individual contributor who can operate independently, influence cross-functional decisions, and deliver high-quality software in a secure and highly regulated development environment.
What You'll Do
Design, develop, and implement HMI software solutions for GM Defense vehicle and system applications
Partner with the GM Design Studio and program teams to define and refine HMI concepts, workflows, and feature behavior
Translate ambiguous customer, program, and engineering inputs into clear software requirements and implementation plans
Develop HMI applications using Qt and related software frameworks in a Linux-based development environment
Support software architecture, code implementation, debugging, and issue resolution for display and operator-interface features
Participate in requirements development, peer reviews, software verification, and feature validation activities
Execute software development in an Agile CI/CD environment using disciplined version control, build, and release practices
Work cross-functionally with software, controls, systems, integration, validation, and cybersecurity teams to ensure robust end-to-end solutions
Present technical status, design decisions, and issue-resolution plans to leadership and cross-functional teams as needed
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or other technical discipline with relevant experience
Experience in software development for embedded, application, or user-interface systems
Experience developing software in Python, C++ or a similar object-oriented programming language
Experience working in a Linux-based development environment
Experience with Qt or similar HMI/application development frameworks
Experience translating incomplete or ambiguous inputs into software requirements and executable technical solutions
Experience working in an Agile CI/CD software development environment
Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively across design, engineering, and program teams without direct authority
Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Experience in software engineering, HMI development, or embedded application development
Experience designing and implementing operator displays, customer-facing software, or HMI workflows for complex systems
Experience integrating HMI software with embedded controllers, vehicle communications, and diagnostics
Familiarity with vehicle electrical architecture, communication protocols, and software integration processes
Experience supporting software verification, validation, and issue resolution in fast-paced development environments
Experience operating in classified, export-controlled, or highly restricted development environments
Knowledge of GM vehicle development, build, and launch processes
Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance
GMD
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
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.
The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).
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