Job Description

Our Mission:
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

The Role:

We are seeking two exceptional candidates to join the Vehicle Dynamics and Chassis Controls team as Senior Calibration Technical Specialists at GM’s Milford Proving Ground. One role will be as a Diagnostics Calibration Technical Specialist, with potential areas of ownership including AWD, Driveline, Trailering, State Estimation, and Chassis ECUs. The other Technical Specialist will be responsible for Trailer Braking and Driver Mode Control Calibration. Calibration Technical Specialists are responsible for indirectly leading a team of Active Chassis Calibration Engineers to produce high-quality, on-time deliverables for all vehicle programs using common methods, processes, and procedures. The selected candidate will also have a unique opportunity to influence and develop future Active Chassis architectures and controls strategies. The ideal candidate should possess comprehensive experience in both calibration and algorithm development, as well as demonstrated leadership, planning, communication, teamwork, and prioritization skills.

As an Active Sr. Chassis Calibration Technical Specialist you will:

Provide technical leadership for calibration within the product area and serve as the voice of calibration into architecture, software, and program teams
Develop common approaches and institutionalize them in Calibration Standard Work (Calibration Procedures, Deliverables, Master Calibration, etc.)
Improve the efficiency and quality of standard work by systematically driving present vehicle-based tasks into virtual (HiL, SiL, CoSim packages)
Mentor Calibration Engineers, providing technical training and establishing good communication and knowledge-sharing
Support Calibration Engineers to ensure high-quality, on-time deliveries and flawless launches
Collaborate closely with software/controls engineers to understand system functions
Collaborate with calibration engineers to troubleshoot and resolve calibration- and software-related issues that arise during development and production
Support and approve software change requests related to your product area
Support technical calibration peer reviews and leadership reviews
Lead the Calibration Technical Review Board (TRB): set agenda, drive decisions, track actions, and ensure issues and lessons learned feed back into methods and standards.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
Minimum 4 years of relevant engineering experience (vehicle dynamics, chassis/driveline performance, brake controls, diagnostics calibration, calibration, etc.)
Demonstrated initiative to drive for results in areas of innovation and new development
Thorough physics-based knowledge of vehicle dynamics, brake systems, tire performance
Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate and motivate the performance of a cross-functional team and achieve substantial influence without administrative authority
Exercise independent judgment with minimal input from leaders
High level of analytical problem-solving skills where problems are unusual and difficult
Strong understanding of C/C++ software development principles and practices
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Strong experience with Matlab/Simulink and Virtual development tools/environments
Fluent with in-vehicle development tools (INCA, NeoVI, etc.)
GM Level 3 (or ability to qualify), including comfort with test driving for development and validation

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills):

MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
Experience working in multiple functional areas within controls/calibration/diagnostics, especially across brake, chassis, and driveline domains
Experience developing/executing GM standard calibration processes, including Cal Check/Cal Guides, DOEs, and milestone reviews
High level of oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain complex diagnostic or feature behaviors, trade-offs, and decisions to both technical and leadership audiences.

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SPONSORSHIP: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, H4 EAD, J-1, etc.)

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate

Why Join Us

At GM, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the future of connected, electric, and autonomous vehicles. You’ll work on cutting-edge antenna systems alongside some of the brightest minds in automotive and RF technology — with the resources to make an impact at scale. We offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and forward thinking. This is a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and help millions of customers around the world stay connected on the move.

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

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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