Software Design Release Engineer – Suspension

General Motors

Outsourced Suspension Software Design Release Engineer releasing steering software for production. Collaborating within a SAFe Deployment Scrum Team ensuring integrated ART solution validation.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software verification and validation processes, along with strong analytical skills to address complex software-related issues. Proficient in leading investigations and facilitating communication among cross-functional teams to ensure effective product development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringAutomotive ExperienceSoftware Verification/Validation ProcessesAnalytical AbilityOral and Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Software VerificationSoftware ValidationRoot Cause AnalysisController Validation PlansEngineering TheoryMechanical/Electrical MechanismsProblem Resolution Tracking SystemRequirements GatheringDesign ReviewsChange Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipNegotiation SkillsIndependent Work

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustryController Product DevelopmentCyber SecurityElectrical ArchitectureSupplier Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for supporting sourcing, validating, supporting root cause activity for SW related issues and releasing steering software for production.
Address all controller and system safety concerns promptly.
Lead and support product issue investigations (Problem Resolution Tracking System – PRTS).
Gather all necessary documents for sourcing and provide technical expertise during purchasing process.
Facilitate requirements and design reviews with suppliers.
Negotiate changes from supplier, Electrical Architecture, Controls, Software and Cyber Security Engineers and update controller requirement documents.
Organizes and leads key Controller Product Development Team (PDT) meetings.
Lead investigations on software related issues.
Create and manage controller validation plans.
Monitor design changes in production (via Change Notices).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Computer Science
Minimum 2+ years of automotive experience
Demonstrated proficiency comprehending software/hardware requirements
High level knowledge of software verification/validation processes
Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
High level of oral and written communication skills
High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others.
Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals.

Benefits

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