Brake Systems Integration Engineer

General Motors

Lead Brake System Simulation Integration Engineer at GM supporting virtual engineering for innovative automotive technology development. Advancing braking systems through high-fidelity virtual models and advanced co-simulation environments.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead brake system analysis and virtual test activities in support of leading-edge vehicle programs and innovative technology development.
Develop high-fidelity virtual models for hydraulic and electric brake systems that couple physical system dynamics, actuator behavior, and embedded control-software execution.
Integrate multi-domain models into advanced co-simulation environments.
Align software releases, calibration milestones, and vehicle hardware release milestones.
Support resolution of program issues by aligning co-simulation partners to meet technical and timing demands.
Identify strategic opportunities for innovating processes and methods.
Develop, evaluate, review and verify guidelines for Functional Mock-up Unit (FMU) models provided by suppliers for various brake systems based embedded controller models for brake apply systems and calipers.
Create developmental test procedures to enhance virtual vehicle development, calibration, and validation.
Perform closed-loop learning to validate the performance of brake system co-sim models and analyze simulation data.
Develop and validate automated simulation run scripts using MATLAB, Simulink, and Python.
Support implementation and utilization of Simulation Data Management (SDM) and version control tools.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science.
5+ years of relevant engineering experience in product development, analysis, or validation.
5+ years of experience in brake system controls.
Proven ability to work in teams, balancing technical theory with practical limitations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical topics clearly and effectively.
Deep technical knowledge and understanding of brake system physics and control theory.
MS Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science.
2+ years experience using CAE tools and methods (preferred).
Working knowledge of tire modeling and its influence on system behavior (preferred).
Understanding of manufacturing processes related to brake system components (preferred).
Automotive hands-on experience with building, testing, and/or modifying vehicles (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Relocation benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

brake system analysisvirtual test activitieshigh-fidelity virtual modelshydraulic brake systemselectric brake systemsco-simulation environmentsMATLABSimulinkPythonSimulation Data Management

Soft Skills

teamworkcommunication skillstechnical theory applicationproblem-solvingprocess innovation

Certifications

BS Mechanical EngineeringBS Electrical EngineeringBS Aerospace EngineeringBS Software EngineeringBS Computer ScienceMS Mechanical EngineeringMS Electrical EngineeringMS Aerospace EngineeringMS Software EngineeringMS Computer Science