Staff System Architect - Engine Controls
Core
Define functional architecture and requirements strategy for engine controls domains including air delivery, exhaust gas estimation, EGR, and diagnostics to ensure vehicle performance and emissions compliance.
Role type
Staff Systems Engineer (Engine Controls)
Builds
Engine control systems for internal combustion and hybrid powertrains
Domain
Automotive propulsion and engine controls
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
systems engineering, engine controls expertise, engine integration, combustion physics, fluid dynamics, requirements management, cross-functional collaboration, analytical problem-solving, requirements definition, interface definition, functional behavior definition, use case definition, acceptance criteria definition, FMEA linkage, actuator and sensor requirements, simulation and plant modeling
Preferred skills
OBD regulations, emissions-related requirements, regional regulatory requirements, embedded controls, embedded software, diagnostic strategy, degraded operation requirements, remedial action behavior, hardware development, calibration-related requirements
Technologies
DOORS, DNG, Jira, MATLAB/Simulink, GMSIM, dSPACE, ETAS
Responsibilities
Own functional architecture and requirements strategy for engine controls features; Develop and drive requirements architecture vision and ART solution context; Define functional behavior, system boundaries, interfaces, and integration requirements; Capture customer-facing requirements including emissions, NVH, performance, and diagnostics; Define diagnostic, degraded-state, and recovery requirements; Support cross-functional FMEA linkage and design-level DFMEAs; Partner with ART, Product Team, and subsystem engineers to ensure technical alignment; Provide technical guidance to Sub-System Lead Engineers; Manage requirements using GM standard tool suites.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic scope