Driveline Performance Development Engineer

General Motors

Driveline Performance Development Engineer verifying vehicle performance against requirements at General Motors. Collaborating to develop technical solutions, evaluate system performance, and ensure alignment with vehicle objectives.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeMilford • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support chassis and driveline vehicle development testing at Milford Proving Grounds.
Lead Torque Transfer system integration to optimize vehicle performance within driveline hardware capability, partnering with Program, Chassis Controls, and Propulsion teams.
Develop and execute vehicle and system test plans, including instrumentation, data collection, and analysis.
Own driveline calibration development, diagnostics, and issue resolution across vehicle, dyno, and test fleet environments.
Evaluate driveline and AWD performance (traction, handling, torque load, NVH) as the Voice of the Customer.
Collaborate cross‑functionally to integrate driveline hardware, software, controls, and mechatronics.
Communicate test results and recommendations clearly to drive engineering decisions.
Adapt plans in ambiguous environments, solving complex problems with limited upfront information.
Maintain technical documentation, lessons learned, and continuously improve test methods and best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Math, Computer Science, Physics, IT, Chemistry or other relevant degree
5 years of relevant engineering experience
Strong foundation in engineering principles and system-level design
Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities independently and collaboratively
High analytical capability for complex, non‑routine problems
Solid system integration understanding and cross‑functional collaboration skills
Effective interpersonal skills across global teams
Familiarity with manufacturing processes and project management fundamentals
Working knowledge of engineering specifications, release systems, and Global VDP
Proficiency with relevant engineering tools, including UG and TcVis Mockup

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

driveline calibrationvehicle performance optimizationdata collectiondata analysissystem integrationvehicle testingdiagnosticsNVH evaluationengineering principlessystem-level design

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsadaptabilityanalytical capabilityindependent managementprioritizationteam collaborationtechnical documentation