Autonomous and Automated Driving Systems Specialist

1 week ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada General Motors Full time

We are currently looking for the best and brightest across Canada who have a passion for creating next-generation solutions that will define how Autonomous and Semi-autonomous vehicles work and change the world around us.

This is primarily a remote position inside Canada only.
But if you are willing to work from the office you are welcome. Office located in Markham, Ontario

The Opportunity

General Motors is transforming the future of mobility - and the Canadian Technical Centre (CTC) is at the forefront of that transformation.

We are a diverse team of agile and innovative thought leaders who are passionate about developing key technologies and products that will help achieve GM's vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion.

CTC has a proven track record of taking technologies from concept to production in both automotive and non-automotive areas.

Our success is propelled by our talented people and our deep technical knowledge in domains like infotainment software, diagnostics, data analytics, AI, mechatronic controls, and cold weather development.

If you want to work with an inclusive and collaborative team that's striving to change the world for the better, we invite you to join us


The Systems Specialist will lead the architecture and requirements development for systems related to the next-generation of Connected Vehicle, Automated Driving (L2+) and Autonomous (L4) technologies being developed at GM.

They will develop deep knowledge related to their system and be considered the technical expert for system design and performance.

The utilization of 'systems level thinking' will be key in this role. We are looking for a highly energetic and creative thinker who is addicted to an attention to detail.

We are looking for someone who can work with a high-performance team to manage the technology and process to ensure timely delivery of their modules.

If you love the idea of shared accountability and have a passion for changing the world we are looking for you Come and join the team that is shaping the landscape in the automotive industry.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead all aspects of systems development such as requirements definition, analysis and development of their applicable system
  • System Technical Specification development along with FMEA will be the fundamental aspects of the position.
  • Implement new feature and functions, perform handson testing and issue triage, support development of necessary tools and perform performance analysis as needed.
  • Support Tier 1 & 2 development of these technologies into GM products
  • Create and maintain applicable system/subsystem/component software specifications in DOORS Next Generation (DNG) / Jama
  • Lead/participate in software peer reviews to ensure compliance to requirements
  • Provide technical leadership for advanced technology development
  • Collaborate with other System Engineers and Subject Matter Experts to define and negotiate key functional and performance requirements
  • Root cause all applicable system related issues during testing and validation
  • Communicates information to both internal and external stakeholders
  • Ensure deliverables are complete as per milestones with excellence
  • Responsible for compliance with GM processes and safety procedures
  • Represent the team globally as a key stakeholder to the product
  • Support and/or lead activities for customer outreach and education in these technologies and their respective use cases

Required Skills:

  • 2 or more years of experience with automotive or similar electronic modules and/or systems engineering
  • Demonstrated proficiency in writing and comprehending software and hardware requirements and interfaces
  • Experience with requirement management tools such as DOORS, DNG, JAMA etc.
  • Experience on change management process using RTC and Jira
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
  • High level of oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a fastpaced environment with colleagues local and at remote sites
  • Basic project management skills
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and has a passion to shape the future
  • Strong technical leadership skills and an ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
  • Cumulative travel requirements of 2 to 6 weeks a year are typical, primarily to Michigan and other locations in the US
  • Creative, disciplined, strong sense of responsibility, delivery and schedule commitment

Additional Job Description

Preferred Skills:

  • Understanding of System architecture (controls, protections and monitoring) definition and validation;
  • Understanding of major automotive vehicle systems such as Advanced Driver-Assistance (ADAS), Motion Control, Automotive Network, and Powertrain
  • Experience in performing system and component level DFMEAs
  • DFSS Blackbelt certification
  • Design/Development of safety critical systems/components (ISO26262 or aerospace equivalent
  • ARP4764/DO17


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