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Software Quality Assurance Engineer
General Motors - Milford, MI
Job Description

The Role

We are looking for a Software Quality Assurance Engineer to help us elevate our software built-in quality to the next level in the Vehicle Mechatronics Embedded Controls (VMEC) organization! In this role you will be using Agile methods, such as behavior driven development (BDD), to collaborate with a team of product owners, developers, and testers to ideate, create, and execute software behavior tests for the next generation of GM embedded controllers in the battery controls space. You will also facilitate built-in quality software for embedded controllers by developing and executing integrated software tests in a small team environment.

What You'll Do
  • Develop test cases and write comprehensive test plans to assess software products at different system levels. Identify software anomalies, missed requirements and performance issues early in the development processes.
  • Develop robust continuous automation methods using tools such as Python and Jenkins.
  • Understand functional, safety, and compliance requirements, implementing appropriate test plans and setups.
  • Execute test plans on a variety of test environments such as hardware and software in-the-loop simulators, and vehicles.
  • Identify and resolve software problems; contribute to the team knowledge base so common software errors, corner case situations and other learnings can be retained and shared.
  • Frequently collaborate with controls, diagnostic, and software cross-functional teams as well as other stakeholders to define effective acceptance criteria.
  • Travel as required.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • 1-2 years of work experience in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Software, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
  • 2 years of embedded software development or test experience.
  • Proficient with Python or other similar scripting languages (R, C, C++, MATLAB, VBA, or equivalent programming language).
  • Experience reading and debugging source code in C/C++ language.


Additional Job Description

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a geographically dispersed organization.
  • Knowledge of applied controls theory at the system level in the battery controls space.
  • Working knowledge of the software development process.
  • Test automation (e.g., Jenkins), regression testing, and test procedure creation.
  • Experience working in an Agile environment.
  • Software-in-the-loop test environment experience.
  • Hardware-in-the-loop test environment experience, including dSPACE ControlDesk
  • CppUTest environment experience.
  • MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow experience.
  • Communication protocol and tool experience (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, diagnostics, ETAS INCA, Intrepid NeoVI/VSpy, Vector CANoe/CANape tools).


Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report onsite at Milford Proving Ground - Bldg 16 - Hybrid, Engrg, Brake Systems three times per week, at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Compensation: The expected base compensation for this role is: 75,000 - $119,800 . 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.

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

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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