Software Engineer – Vehicle Motion Embedded Controls

General Motors

Software Engineer designing, developing, and testing embedded controls algorithms for GM’s electrified vehicles. Collaborating with teams to ensure robust software functionality and compliance with coding standards.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeMilford • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, implement and test embedded controls algorithms and software for electrification propulsion systems.
Translate physics-based and controls-based requirements into robust mechatronic control and diagnostics software.
Demonstrate feature functionality and readiness through testing.
Contribute to common, scalable software solutions across GM-owned platforms.
Document requirements, link them to test cases, and ensure thorough verification of software functionality.
Use automated test tools and environments-including builds, benches, and vehicles-to verify performance at the controller, system, and vehicle level.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Science Engineering.
2+ years of experience in embedded controls software development.
Proficient in C, C++ programming.
Good Knowledge of Model-Based SW development process.
Familiarity with programming and calibration/tools such as Visual Studio, Eclipse, MATLAB/Simulink, ETAS INCA or Vector CANape.
Good knowledge of distributed version control systems like GIT or Plastic.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across organizations.
Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently under tight schedules.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded controls software developmentCC++Model-Based software developmentmechatronic controldiagnostics softwareautomated test toolsverification of software functionalityperformance testingrequirements documentation

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscollaborationquick learningindependencetime managementoral communicationwritten communication

Certifications

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