Calibration Engineer

General Motors

Calibration Engineer for GM's Electrification Solutions; focusing on battery-management and control strategies for diverse products.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeMilford • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Diagnose and correct platform (hardware, HIL/SIL), system, and controls deficiencies
Support resolution of platform, plant, lab, and customer issues
Use analytical, scripting, and automation tools to develop and verify calibrations
Develop, maintain, and follow calibration procedures and execution guides
Participate in agile development teams and support algorithm development
Deliver calibrations to the appropriate repository according to program milestones
Identify software or controls deficiencies and submit issues through PRTS (Problem Tracking Resolution System) as appropriate
Validate diagnostic performance and robustness across SIL, HIL/ChIL, battery lab, and physical hardware environments to minimize false alarms while protecting safety and hardware.
Manage calibration content through GM’s calibration tools and workflows (change management, reviews, and release processes) to ensure traceable, high‑quality software deliveries.
Generate requests for software and/or controls changes
Create scripts as needed to verify calibration quality and accuracy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
2+ years of experience in automotive controls, diagnostics, or calibration; EV / high‑voltage battery experience strongly preferred.
Proven expertise with embedded controls and diagnostics for powertrain or EV systems (battery, inverter, charging, or related safety‑critical domains).
Hands‑on experience with calibration and data tools (e.g., ETAS INCA, MDA, Vehicle Spy, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar) and calibration change‑management workflows/tools.
Experience reading and debugging source code in C/C++/Python languages.
Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet, SPI).
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, define calibration strategies, and deliver robust solutions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

calibrationdiagnosticsembedded controlsdata analysisscriptingautomationCC++Pythonalgorithm development

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailcommunicationteam collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer Science