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Lead Software and Controls Engineer – GM Defense

Milford, Michigan, United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-28 → 2026-09-29

Core

Design, develop, and implement custom embedded control algorithms and architectural software decisions for vehicle and non-vehicle defense mobility solutions.

Role type

Lead Software and Controls Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Builds

Custom Vehicle Interface Modules and supervisory controls for propulsion and chassis systems

Domain

Defense mobility / Embedded controls

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

C programming, MATLAB, Simulink, embedded controls algorithm development, calibration, software verification, requirements engineering, electrical design reviews, Agile CI/CD, automated build environments, data logging tools, Git, Jenkins, INCA, Vehicle Spy (VSpy)

Preferred skills

VIP electrical architecture knowledge, vehicle development experience, DFSS Black Belt, defense engineering experience

Technologies

C, MATLAB, Simulink, Git, Jenkins, INCA, Vehicle Spy (VSpy)

Responsibilities

Lead design and test of complex controls; Mentor engineering team members; Resolve sophisticated technical issues; Drive calibration to optimize system performance; Lead software verification and feature validation; Present updates to cross-functional teams

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership

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