Embedded Software Engineer

General Motors

Embedded Software Engineer developing thermal management algorithms for GM's next-generation EV vehicles. Building and testing C and Simulink software for vehicle controls.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeMilford • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in thermal management control and diagnostic algorithm development for electric vehicles, with strong capabilities in software coding, particularly in C and MATLAB Simulink. Proficient in embedded software development, testing methodologies, and collaboration within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

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C Language ProgrammingMATLAB Simulink DevelopmentEmbedded Software DevelopmentSIL and HIL TestingAgile Framework Experience

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Hard Skills

Software CodingControl AlgorithmsDiagnostic AlgorithmsUnit TestingMulticomponent TestingPlant ModelingECU-Level Software BuildsStateflowPython ProgrammingGIT Environment

Tools & Technologies

JiraMATLABSimulinkStateflowGIT

Industry Keywords

Thermal ManagementElectric VehiclesMultidisciplinary EngineeringHybrid Work PolicyClient Site Travel

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and implement thermal management control and diagnostic algorithms for GM's next-generation EV vehicles
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to interpret functional requirements and implement control and diagnostic strategies
Create and integrate software in MATLAB Simulink models or hand-coded C
Create or modify unit test cases and multicomponent test cases
Explore and understand new thermal systems and requirements to support controls and software development
Work under a hybrid policy with three days in-office and two days remote
Travel 10% to domestic and international client sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, plus four years of relevant experience; OR master's degree in one of these fields plus two years of relevant experience
Two years of experience with software coding including C-language, Simulink, Stateflow, GIT environment, plant modeling, and Python
Embedded software and controls development experience
Experience developing hand code in C language
Experience compiling ECU-level software builds
Development and testing experience on SIL and HIL
Jira and Agile Framework experience
Must be able to report to the local office
Ability to travel 10% to domestic and international client sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits supporting well-being at work and at home
Role-related assessments and/or pre-employment screening where applicable
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities