Senior Subsystem Lead Engineer

General Motors

Lead Engineer working on complex automotive subsystems at General Motors. Oversee system requirements and collaborate with cross-functional teams for innovative vehicle solutions.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeMilford • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex sub-system analysis to define functional and non-functional requirements while applying Behavioral Driven Development (BDD) principles.
Create and maintain Behavioral Test Specifications (BTS) documents for applicable subsystems.
Collaborate with Functional System Architects and Senior Systems Engineers on requirement structure and intent and implement into testable specifications.
Collaborate with System Engineers to decompose high-level requirements into lower-level requirements.
Lead development meetings and discussions with key stakeholders to develop behavioral requirements.
Create and maintain documentation in requirements management tools (e.g., DNG, Markdown, etc.)
Develop detailed SysML diagrams such as use case diagrams and activity diagrams to support solution function development in Rhapsody.
Lead the root cause analysis for all applicable sub-system related issues and translate solutions into new or revised requirements.
Lead the sub-system level FMEAs and collaborate on System and Component FMEAs and manage FMEA processes across applicable sub-systems.
Collaborate with V&V engineers and software engineers to review requirements and software implementation to ensure compliance.
Create/execute features/stories in Jira to manage requirements development activities.
Take part as a key stakeholder in regular ART meetings including Iteration Planning, Iteration Reviews, Daily Standups as needed, and Program Increment ceremonies.
Works independently; receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Serve as a mentor to more junior level employees, providing coaching and guidance on difficult issues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Systems, Software or related fields)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Safety Critical System Engineering.
Strong analytical problem-solving skills, including independent judgment and decision-making skills, where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult.
Experience with Requirements Engineering in automotive, aerospace, or related industries.
Knowledge of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and MBSE principles.
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers across Canada and US to solve problems and resolve issues.
Physics-based understanding of the Voice-of-Customer
Ability to effectively communicate issues, status, and recommendations to leadership.
Ability to read/understand source code (C/C++).
Ability to prioritize work with only limited direction from manager.
Ability to travel infrequently (<5%) to Markham ON CA and Mountain View California.

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

Behavior Driven Development (BDD)Requirements EngineeringSysMLFMEAC/C++RhapsodyDNGMarkdownJiraanalytical problem-solving

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsindependent judgmentdecision-makingmentoringcollaborationcoachingrelationship buildingprioritizationleadership