Occupant Positioning System Calibration and Test Engineer

Job Description

Occupant Positioning System Calibration & Test Engineer – Body Controls Calibration & System Test Team at General Motors.

• Lead occupant positioning feature, system and solution testing (manual and automated) on virtual, bench and vehicle test environments.
• Work cross‑functionally with system safety, system engineering, design release, suppliers, etc. to develop robust test methodologies for safety critical features.
• Lead test automation development and execution.
• Collect data using advanced test equipment.
• Analyze, review results and document failures via PRTS, Jira, etc.
• Author validation reports (CG190 etc.).
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (PI planning, DSU, etc.).
• Deliver configuration and performance calibrations to support different vehicle platforms.

• Support regulatory and compliance initiatives for occupant positioning features.
• Lead system test issue resolution initiatives.
• Lead best practices and process improvement initiatives.
• Support program team reviews and demos.
• Maintain communication with cross‑functional stakeholders.

• Minimum 8 years of experience with proven technical and professional skills in engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, software engineering or computer science.
• Strong background in programming/scripting/embedded software development (Python, etc.).
• Experience with test automation framework (Autobot, Autoval, etc.).
• Valid U.S. driver license.

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in electrical, computer or software engineering or computer science.
• Demonstrated team leadership experience.
• Experience with embedded software development for memory seat module, lumber, message, etc. features.
• Experience with vehicle and bench validation at component or subsystem level.
• Experience with data logging tools (Vehicle Spy, CANALYZER, etc.).
• Experience with behavior driven development (BDD) process and familiarity with Gherkin.
• Experience with Git Hub, Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Jira and other configuration management, version control and code quality tools.
• Experience with virtual testing (CoSIM/GMSIM or other platform).
• Working knowledge of embedded software development using C, Matlab, Simulink and associated tools (Jira, DOORS, Rhapsody, GIT, etc.).
• Quick to learn, ambitious, and willing to work hands‑on with GM’s vehicles and benches.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work with minimal direction.

This role does not provide immigration‑related sponsorship and is not eligible for relocation benefits. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

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