Application Engineer – vECU Development

General Motors

Application Engineer developing and validating virtual ECUs for General Motors’ software-defined passenger vehicles. Integrating Level 4 models and automotive communication protocols.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeMilford • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and validating Virtual Mechatronics Control Units (vMCUs) for Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture, with a strong focus on integrating microcontroller models and utilizing automotive communication protocols. Proficient in using industry-standard tools for testing and validation of electronic control units (ECUs).

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Electrical EngineeringExperience Validating Passenger Vehicle ECUsSystemC TLM2.0 Model CreationExperience With RTOS And Automotive ProtocolsProficiency In Vector CANalyzer And CANoe

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Hard Skills

Virtual Mechatronics Control Units DevelopmentValidation And Testing Of ECUsMicrocontroller IntegrationAutomotive EthernetUDPTCPSPIUARTCANLIN

Tools & Technologies

Vector CANalyzerCANoeSynopsys VirtualizerCorelliumLauterbach Trace 32

Industry Keywords

Software Defined VehicleLevel 4 Virtual ECUsElectrical EngineeringMechatronics EngineeringAutomotive Communication Protocols

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, test, validate, integrate, and release Virtual Mechatronics Control Units (vMCUs) for Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture in future GM passenger vehicles
Act as the main technical contact for model components and parameters, software images, and testing and validation of vMCUs
Plan, test, validate, and release vECU Level 4 model task functionalities and periodicities
Work with RTOS, CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, UDP, TCP, SPI, and UART protocols

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field of study
One (1) year of experience as an Electrical Engineer, Validation Engineer, or related occupation
One (1) year of experience validating and releasing passenger vehicle ECUs or virtual ECUs at component and system level
Experience using Vector CANalyzer and CANoe, Synopsys Virtualizer, Corellium, and Lauterbach Trace 32 hardware
Experience creating SystemC TLM2.0 models of microcontrollers, ASICs, drivers, modules, switches, timers, and transceivers
Experience integrating microcontroller and peripheral models into full Level 4 virtual ECUs
Experience with RTOS, CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, UDP, TCP, SPI, and UART protocols
Must be able to report to the local office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work policy: 3 days in-office and 2 days remote
Role-related assessment(s) may be required
Pre-employment screening may be required, where applicable
Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities