Engineering Group Manager, Chassis Controls Design and Estimation

General Motors

Engineering Group Manager leading Chassis Controls Design and Estimation at GM. Overseeing design, implementation, and optimization of control systems and fostering a collaborative environment.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeMilford • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of controls and estimation engineers delivering in‑house vehicle motion control and state estimation algorithms across chassis domains.
Set technical direction for control and estimation design, including robustness, observability, fault tolerance, scalability, and real‑time performance.
Own system architecture and design strategy, defining modular, reusable, and software‑defined control and estimation frameworks aligned with E/E architecture and safety goals.
Provide hands‑on technical leadership through architecture reviews, design trades, and escalation of complex technical issues.
Drive disciplined execution by translating technical strategy into clear plans, milestones, and deliverables, and proactively removing technical and organizational obstacles.
Collaborate closely with software, calibration, validation, systems, and program teams to align requirements, interfaces, and delivery commitments.
Champion design‑first and model‑based development practices to improve development speed, quality, and integration readiness.
Develop engineering talent through coaching, feedback, and career development, fostering strong technical judgment, ownership, and influence.
Cultivate a high‑performance, psychologically safe team culture grounded in accountability, continuous improvement, and GM Core Values.
Communicate technical status, risks, and architectural decisions clearly to senior leadership to enable timely decision‑making.
Model and foster GM's Core Values and Winning Behaviors.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master of Science degree in Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a closely related technical field.
Minimum of 7 years of professional engineering experience, with at least 5 years focused on control systems, vehicle dynamics, embedded controls, and/or safety‑critical system development.
Minimum of 4 years of engineering management or technical team leadership experience, including responsibility for coaching, performance management, and delivery accountability.
Strong foundation in control theory and dynamic system modeling, with hands‑on experience designing, developing, and validating control and estimation algorithms.
Demonstrated expertise in advanced control and estimation techniques, such as adaptive control, model‑predictive control (MPC), and learning‑based control or estimation methods.
Experience using industry‑standard control design frameworks and libraries, including model‑based development environments.
Proficiency in programming for control and embedded applications, using languages such as C/C++, Python, and similar object‑oriented or scripting languages.
Demonstrated technical background in chassis control systems and/or vehicle dynamics, including integration and on‑vehicle validation.
Proven track record of successful technical project delivery, from concept through implementation and deployment.
Strong cross‑functional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to align and influence multiple engineering and non‑engineering teams.
Demonstrated ability to handle ambiguity, apply engineering judgment, and drive timely, data‑informed decisions.
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate development and test vehicles as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs.
Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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Hard Skills & Tools

control systemsvehicle dynamicsembedded controlssafety-critical system developmentcontrol theorydynamic system modelingadaptive controlmodel-predictive controlC/C++Python

Soft Skills

technical leadershipcoachingperformance managementcommunicationcross-functional leadershipproblem-solvingdecision-makingteam cultureaccountabilitycontinuous improvement