The Senior Propulsion Performance Engineer develops propulsion system architectures, balancing requirements and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet performance and cost targets.
Description
This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of [Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Mountain View or Warren, ], you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.
The Role
Advanced Electrified Propulsion Engineering at General Motors is a rapidly developing automotive technology organization. We're creating cutting-edge battery systems that provide industry leading performance for future Electric Vehicles. Our team is critical to achieving GM's vision of Zero Emissions, Zero Crashes, and Zero Congestion.
In this role you will be responsible for developing new propulsion system architectures with a focus on hardware. You'll lead a cross functional team in the development of Electrified Propulsion System Architectures through the Advanced Technology Work (ATW) development phase in accordance with the Electrification Process of Engineering . After assessing your designs for technology capability, you will continue development in the Balanced Architecture phase until the program handed off to execution teams. We're seeking an engineer who works collaboratively with others and is comfortable with ambiguity.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits
Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
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From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of [Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Mountain View or Warren, ], you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.
The Role
Advanced Electrified Propulsion Engineering at General Motors is a rapidly developing automotive technology organization. We're creating cutting-edge battery systems that provide industry leading performance for future Electric Vehicles. Our team is critical to achieving GM's vision of Zero Emissions, Zero Crashes, and Zero Congestion.
In this role you will be responsible for developing new propulsion system architectures with a focus on hardware. You'll lead a cross functional team in the development of Electrified Propulsion System Architectures through the Advanced Technology Work (ATW) development phase in accordance with the Electrification Process of Engineering . After assessing your designs for technology capability, you will continue development in the Balanced Architecture phase until the program handed off to execution teams. We're seeking an engineer who works collaboratively with others and is comfortable with ambiguity.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
- Balance vehicle and propulsion system requirements.
- Ensure requirements and hardware technology align with customer expectations by collaborating with engineers from vehicle, battery, drive unit, and motor teams.
- Develop the system to meet key performance and cost targets by working collaboratively VDDV, Cost Engineering and Planning
- Ensure analytical models, initial component designs and controls of key electrification systems and components have been developed with high fidelity
- Lead component or system trade studies to select optimized solutions to meet vehicle requirements of range, performance, drive quality and cost
- Engage with other SMT's, Vehicle teams, planning, Finance, and Electrification leadership as necessary to lead the project team through successful completion of key ATW and BA gates
- Engage with GM R&D to provide input to and partner on advanced research projects.
- Collaborate with R&D, Technical Fellows, Vehicle Architects and BoM owners to develop advanced propulsion technologies, proof-of-concepts and technology roadmaps.
- Continuously benchmark automotive and other industries to identify and implement innovative technologies for electric vehicles.
- Protect intellectual property (IP) by documenting your new ideas for invention board review and subsequent patent submissions.
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in product engineering
- Electrified propulsion experience
- Ability to lead complex technical projects with cross-functional teams
- Ability to take ambiguous problems and define a tangible approach to identify optimal solutions
- Showcase a wide range of creativity and latitude on challenging assignments
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, project management and negotiating skills
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Systems Engineering experience
- Masters of Engineering or related
- 8+ years of experience in electrification engineering
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits
Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.
- The salary range for this role is $94,800 - $151,400. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
- Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
- Benefits: 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.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Top Skills
Battery Systems
Electrified Propulsion
Engineering
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