Senior Vehicle Motion Controls Integration Engineer

General Motors

Senior Vehicle Motion Controls Integration Engineer at General Motors. Focused on integration and validation of autonomous/ADAS software stacks across multiple environments.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeMilford • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vehicle controls and embedded systems integration, with a strong focus on AV-VMC integration and validation across simulation and real-time environments. Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, and automotive communication protocols, ensuring robust vehicle performance and compliance with functional safety standards.

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MATLAB/Simulink ProficiencyVehicle Integration ExperienceEmbedded Systems IntegrationAutomotive Communication ProtocolsFunctional Safety Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Vehicle ControlsEmbedded Systems IntegrationADAS/AV IntegrationModel-Based DevelopmentSignal-Level VerificationController Gateway DevelopmentReal-Time ECU EmulationInstrumentation ConfigurationValidation ActivitiesTroubleshooting Complex Issues

Tools & Technologies

DSPACEScalexioControlDeskMATLAB/CANHiL Testing

Industry Keywords

ISO 26262ASIL ConceptsThreat Analysis and Risk AssessmentAutomotive DevelopmentVehicle Network Communication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead AV-VMC integration across simulation, real-time, and in-vehicle environments using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, CarSim, dSPACE, and related in-house toolchains
Develop, integrate, and validate wrapper models that encapsulate I/O, gateways, plant interfaces, and required control interfaces for current and future vehicle programs
Establish and verify communications between vehicles and real-time platforms including dSPACE - Scalexio and MABXIII.
Configure and validate instrumentation and interfaces for development vehicles, including navigation, sensing, and vehicle network communication systems
Develop and deploy controller gateways for actuators, ADAS controllers, and ACP systems, including signal routing, scaling, timing alignment, and interface validation
Perform signal-level verification and end-to-end validation of controller interfaces, including range, rate, latency, integrity, and fault handling
Implement and validate selective ECU replacement and real-time ECU emulation solutions for development and test environments
Integrate AV control interfaces and AV-VMC middleware into vehicle platforms across current and future architectures for closed-loop operation
Support development and modification of dSPACE/ControlDesk layouts, dashboards, diagnostic tools, and MATLAB/CAN-based data analysis utilities
Execute and support vehicle, HiL, and simulation-based validation activities, including regression testing, root-cause analysis, and issue resolution with internal teams and external suppliers
Prepare vehicles and systems for winter testing through configuration validation, logging, diagnostics, and fallback strategy development
Support Milford Proving Ground integration activities, structured test events, and technical vehicle demonstrations.
Document network architecture, configurations, integration results, verification findings, and readiness status for program milestones.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
5+ years of experience in vehicle controls, embedded systems integration, ADAS/AV integration, or related automotive development roles
Strong hands-on experience with vehicle integration, hardware-software bring-up, and full-vehicle validation
Experience executing verification and validation activities in vehicle, HiL, and simulation environments
Ability to troubleshoot complex cross-domain issues involving controllers, communications, instrumentation, and plant models
Strong experience with embedded system software and hardware integration in automotive applications
Deep knowledge of automotive communication protocols including CAN, LIN, Ethernet, serial communication, and OBD-II
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development workflows
Hands-on experience with dSPACE environments including Scalexio, ControlDesk, and related real-time toolchains
Familiarity with AV control stack integration and middleware integration across current and future architectures.
Knowledge of automotive functional safety and cybersecurity processes including ISO 26262, ASIL concepts, and Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) under ISO 21434.
Valid driver’s license.

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.