Senior System Safety Engineer – High Voltage Power Distribution
General Motors
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Warren • Missouri • United States
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About the role
- Support the safety of General Motors’ high-voltage power distribution systems from concept through validation
- Operate in a fast-paced, highly collaborative engineering environment where safety is designed in—not added later
- Apply system safety processes and analytical methods throughout development to ensure high‑voltage architectures meet functional safety requirements
- Serve as a technical authority for system safety, translating complex hazards into clear, actionable safety requirements
- Partner closely with cross‑functional engineering teams to embed safety into system architecture, hardware, software, and validation strategies
- Perform hazard analysis and risk assessments for systems utilizing high-voltage power
- Lead informal and formal peer reviews of safety work products
- Analyze complex field issues, assess risk and severity, and support containment and resolution strategies for safety-related concerns
- Communicate system safety processes, expectations, and best practices across the organization to promote consistent execution
- Utilize change management and configuration management tools to maintain traceability and integrity of safety requirements across the product lifecycle
- Promote common implementation strategies, architectural consistency, and complexity reduction without compromising safety or compliance
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 5+ years of experience in the development of power electronics, or electrical and electromechanical systems and components
- Strong understanding of system verification and validation processes, including requirements traceability and test strategy development
- Familiarity with hardware design principles, software interfaces, and failure modes at both component and system levels
- Solid foundation in engineering theory related to power electronics, electromechanical mechanisms, and control systems
- Knowledge of serial data communication protocols and their application in embedded systems
- Willingness to travel between Warren Technical Center and Milford Proving Grounds as required
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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