Staff Systems Engineer – EV Charging Architecture

General Motors

Staff Systems Engineer responsible for leading EV charging architecture and communication at General Motors. Overseeing end-to-end system architecture and technical oversight for EV charging solutions in a hybrid environment.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and define the end‑to‑end charging communication system architecture, spanning vehicle software, charging stations, backend services, and mobile applications
Lead the development of solution requirements for non‑mechatronic charging features, including AC/DC charging behavior, PnC, V2G/V2H capabilities and their interactions with GM Cloud
Work with multiple charge point operators (CPOs) to ensure interoperability and identify integration gaps early in the development lifecycle
Support functional decomposition and allocation of product, feature, and system functionality to software and compute platform teams
Collaborate closely with software engineering, systems teams, validation, UX, mobile, back‑office, cloud, manufacturing, and suppliers to deliver integrated charging solutions
Support issue triage, root cause analysis, and resolution for complex charging and protocol issues during development, integration, and testing
Ensure alignment with safety, cybersecurity, regulatory, and charging protocol standards (e.g., ISO 15118, CCS, DIN 70121)
Create and maintain system documentation, including requirements, interface specifications, and traceability, and support program milestones and readiness reviews
Actively participate in ISO Standards committee discussions on enhancements and new feature standards impacting vehicle charging, V2H, and V2G functionalities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Software, Mechatronics, or related)
8+ years of experience in systems engineering, embedded software, EV charging, connectivity, or a related development domain
Expert in systems and software architecture, embedded software development, and testing methodologies
Experience with requirement tools such as DOORS / DNG and Rhapsody
Experience with Agile or SAFe development methodologies
Understanding of CI/CD automation strategies and continuous testing
Experience with Service‑Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Behavior‑Driven Development (BDD)
Highly proficient at analyzing unusual and complex issues while driving results in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High level of interpersonal skill to work effectively with people in other functions and regions
Demonstrated organizational agility and ability to work effectively in cross‑functional environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company Vehicle evaluation program
Inclusion and belonging initiatives

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems engineeringembedded software developmentsoftware architecturetesting methodologiesAC/DC charging behaviorV2G capabilitiesV2H capabilitiesService-Oriented ArchitectureBehavior-Driven DevelopmentCI/CD automation

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational agilityproblem-solvingcollaborationleadershipanalytical skillsadaptabilitycross-functional teamworkresults-driven

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringMaster’s degree in Engineering