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 $147,000 to $196,600. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

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.

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