Staff Systems Specialist - Low Voltage Vehicle Systems

Job Description
Vacancy Status:
Yes - This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (Backfill)
AI Disclosure:
As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role.
Hybrid:
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham, Canada three times per week, at minimum.
About The Role:
We are seeking a
Staff Systems Specialist
to join the Vehicle Systems Engineering organization, focused on
Low Voltage (LV) vehicle systems
, supporting the
new Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture
and
12V system design thinking across the vehicle
. This role operates in a highly complex technical space with significant cross-domain dependencies spanning software, hardware, electrical architecture, validation, and virtual environments.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working in
ambiguous problem spaces
, can navigate evolving requirements, and is able to
establish themselves as a technical leader
by driving clarity, alignment, and robust system solutions. You will translate high-level product intent into scalable, testable system architectures using
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
, while influencing technical direction across programs and organizations, including helping
shape and influence future SDV and Low Voltage (LV) architecture direction
.
What You'll Do:
Lead
system-level architecture, definition, and integration
of Low Voltage vehicle systems using MBSE.
Decompose product and program intent into
system models, functional architectures, and testable software and hardware requirements
.
Develop and maintain
system blueprints
, including functional decomposition, logical architectures, interface definitions, requirements, allocations, and FMEAs.
Own and evolve
MBSE artifacts
, such as functional models, use-case, activity, sequence, and context diagrams.
Allocate and partition system functionality across multiple implementation teams, supporting
architectural trade studies and optimization
.
Define and maintain
co-simulation and virtual validation strategies
, including simulation architectures and acceptance criteria.
Work closely with software, hardware, validation, electrical architecture, and platform teams to manage
complex interdependencies
and integration risks.
Support system
integration, calibration, validation, and issue resolution
, including root cause analysis across domains.
Ensure system designs meet
safety, regulatory, quality, and performance requirements
, supporting certification and approvals.
Drive continuous improvement in
MBSE adoption, modeling quality, and virtual validation capability
.
Clearly document technical decisions, trade-offs, and deliverables across the product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
System architecture definition and modeling using MBSE
Functional decomposition and end-to-end requirement traceability
Managing change, dependencies, and architectural allocation using system models
Co-simulation strategy and system-level validation planning
Definition of acceptance criteria and "definition of done" for system deliverables
Providing
technical leadership in complex, cross-functional environments
, fitting well with
technical expectations for system integration, fault strategy ownership, and architectural influence
Core Technical Capabilities :
12V electrical system architecture, including power distribution, grounding, protection, and load management.
Understanding of vehicle LV networks and ECUs (body, gateway, chassis, infotainment-adjacent, and domain controllers).
Experience with fusing strategies, wake/sleep management, power modes, and energy budgeting.
Knowledge of CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and diagnostics (UDS) as they relate to LV system behavior and dependencies.
Familiarity with SDV concepts, including centralized compute, service-based architectures, and decoupling software from hardware.
Ability to analyze and resolve system-level issues related to voltage stability, current limits, transient behavior, and fault propagation.
Experience with system-level FMEAs, fault handling strategies, and graceful degradation in LV systems.
Understanding of integration between LV systems and higher-voltage domains (e.g., HV interactions, wake coordination, safety states).
Experience supporting system validation, including HIL/SIL, vehicle testing, and virtual validation approaches.
Strong systems thinking across electrical, software, and functional domains to manage complex dependencies.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Software, Mechanical, or related field).
7+ years
of experience in systems engineering or software-intensive automotive development.
Strong expertise in
systems architecture, MBSE, requirements development, integration, and validation
.
Solid background in
model-based development and virtual simulation
.
Experience defining and managing
system interfaces, performance targets, and validation/testing strategies
.
Proficiency with
MBSE and requirements tools
(e.g., Rhapsody, DOORS / DOORS Next).
Demonstrated ability to
operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces
and drive clarity.
Proven track record of
technical leadership
, influence, and cross-organizational collaboration.
Strong prioritization, execution, and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
Advanced experience with
MBSE
, including Rhapsody modeling (activity, use-case, sequence, context).
Familiarity with
Agile / SAFe
development methodologies.
Understanding of
service-oriented architectures (SOA)
.
Knowledge of
CI/CD and continuous testing
in software-intensive systems.
Experience working in
highly interdependent system architectures
with multiple stakeholders.
Exposure to
reliability engineering, functional safety, and regulatory compliance
.
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $115,000 to $164,600. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Benefits:
The 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:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.
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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.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities
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.
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 or call us at 1-800-865-7580. 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.