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This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham or Oshawa office three times per week, at minimum.\nThe Role\nThe Staff System Engineering - Chassis Systems provides technical leadership for chassis motion control (braking, steering, suspension, vehicle dynamics) and acts as a domain-agnostic architect for GM’s virtual integration stack. You will define and evolve end-to-end architectures across embedded ECUs and SIL/CoSim environments, creating reusable patterns, integrating services and models, and ensuring high-quality execution across programs and domains.\nWhat You'll Do (Responsibilities)\nLead end-to-end architecture for chassis motion control systems across embedded and virtual platforms, including interfaces and ownership boundaries between domain ECUs, infra vECUs, and plant models.\n\nDefine reusable, domain-agnostic SIL/CoSim architecture patterns and infrastructure services, orchestrating plant models, behavioral ECUs, infra vECUs, activation flows, diagnostics, and supplier assets into cohesive, testable systems.\n\nOwn SnA and system-physics plant-model infrastructure for L3 CoSim; integrate models into CI/CD (packaging, versioning, automated checks) and drive standardization for reuse across domains.\n\nOwn service/profile activation infrastructure and infra vECUs for SDV services across domains; ensure NPCR and activation flows work reliably in CoSim/SOLE and are supported by tools and pipelines for current and future programs.\n\nOwn integration of supplier assets (FMUs, vECUs, C11 libraries, AUTOSAR components) into CoSim and controllers; define requirements/checklists, align interfaces with RestBus/ICDe/GMBSW, and establish minimal acceptance tests and CI/CD integration patterns.\n\nImprove CoSim, SIL/HIL, and embedded development processes (requirements, traceability, quality gates) and lead adoption of architectural patterns, modeling guidelines, and release processes for virtual assets.\n\nProvide technical leadership and mentorship; drive cross-functional roadmaps and alignment with CoSim Architecture, Package/Variant, Pipeline & Execution, Diagnostics/NVM, calibration, DREs, suppliers, and program teams.\n\nSupport program execution for chassis systems in CoSim/SIL/HIL and in-vehicle; apply advanced control, optimization, and modeling methods and contribute to IP through novel architectures and solutions.\n\nYour Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)\n10+ years in control systems/software development and/or technical leadership, with strong emphasis on chassis and vehicle dynamics controls.\n\nIn-depth knowledge of chassis control and vehicle dynamics (braking, steering, suspension, stability) and calibration to meet objective and subjective performance targets.\n\nStrong control systems background applied to embedded systems (e.g., state feedback, adaptive, model predictive control).\n\nProduction-grade embedded software experience using C/C++ and model-based development (MATLAB/Simulink, code generation) to GM standards.\n\nSolid understanding of AUTOSAR (Classic/Adaptive), ECU layering, and GMBSW integration patterns.\n\nStrong experience with CoSim/SIL/HIL and vECU design/integration (e.g., dSPACE VEOS, ETAS vECU-Builder), plus plant modeling (Simulink/Modelica or equivalent) and CI/CD practices.\n\nStrong understanding of SDV service activation concepts, NPCR, and infra vECU responsibilities in CoSim/SOLE.\n\nHands-on experience with FMUs/FMI and supplier asset integration, including C11/C++ libraries, Ethernet/osa integration, and VeSCoM/SDV cadence and program gates.\n\nExperience with vehicle dynamics modeling/simulation tools (e.g., CarSim) and vehicle communication/measurement tools (e.g., Vehicle SPY, INCA, CANalyzer).\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills; proactive, results-driven, able to work independently and in global, cross-functional teams, with excellent written and verbal communication.\n\nAbility to travel as needed to test sites and partner locations (e.g., Michigan and other global sites).\n\nWhat Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)\nM.Sc. or Ph.D. in Control Systems, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.\n\nExperience with advanced statistics, signal processing, optimization, system identification, and state estimation for vehicle/chassis systems.\n\nExperience with automotive product release/specification processes and integrating virtual assets (FMUs, vECUs) with program gates.\n\nDemonstrated leadership in defining virtual integration strategies (plant models, activation, vECUs, supplier assets), architectural guidelines, and playbooks across domains and teams; strong presentation and influence skills at staff/architect level.\n\nCompensation:\nThe salary range for this role is $137,300 to $203,000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.\nGM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.\nBenefits Overview\nThe goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:\nPaid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave;\n\nHealthcare, dental, and vision benefits;\n\nLife insurance plans to cover you and your family;\n\nCompany and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement;\n\nGM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you and your family\n\nAbout GM\nOur 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.\nWhy Join Us\nWe 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.\nNon-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities\nGeneral 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.\nWe 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, visitHow we Hire.\nAccommodations\nGeneral Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. 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