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Sub System Lead Engineer – Thermal

22 hours ago


Markham, Ontario, Canada General Motors Full time US$115,000 - US$164,600

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 Oshawa Elevation Centre OR Markham Elevation Centre three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].

About the Role:

The Sub-System Lead Engineer (SSLE) is responsible for leading the development, definition, and documentation of requirements for applicable sub-systems or Agile Release Train (ART) solutions. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring technical specifications are well-defined, system behavior is clearly documented, and compliance with requirements is maintained throughout the development lifecycle. As a technical domain expert and single point of contact, the SSLE provides guidance on system design, troubleshooting, and optimization and owns the development and delivery of solutions, driving cross team and group efforts.

 This SSLE role focuses on controls of the "BEVHeat" system, which involves thermal management strategies for cabin and powertrain heating/cooling in electric vehicles.

What You'll Do:

  • Create and maintain Behavior Technical Specifications (BTS) with a focus on Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) principles, ensuring customer impact is well understood.
  • Leads Triad Meetings with key stakeholders to ensure effective communication, quick decision-making, and continuous improvement throughout the development process.
  • Provides technical Leadership and mentorship for thermal control Systems
  • Maintain Interface Requirements in DOORS and collaborate with Feature System Architects (FSAs) to ensure requirement structure and intent align with program objectives.

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) & System Diagrams

  • Develop system block diagrams per MBSE principles in IBM Rhapsody
  • Generate Block Definition Diagrams (mandatory for CICD) and other supporting diagrams (i.e.: Use-Case Diagrams, Activity Diagrams,)

Risk Management & FMEA Activities:

  • Create and maintain Solution FMEAs, and Subsystem FMEAs, and AFMEA (Algorithm) in the area of responsibility.
  • Support DFMEA & PFMEA development by collaborating with software and hardware teams to address failure modes.
  • Ensure awareness of hardware failures (Sev 9, 10) within the in the SSLEs area of responsibility.

Support Requirements & Test Activities:

  • Work with Controls and Software Engineers to ensure designs and implementations comply with requirements.
  • Manage sub-system/solution requirements using Features/Stories in Jira.
  • Support the development of Testable Functionality Roll-Out Plan (TFRP) and ensure test scenarios align with BTS requirements.
  • Assist with test scenario creation and confirmation.
  • Support root cause analysis and integrate resolutions into updated or new requirements.

Compliance & Safety Requirements:

  • Assist in developing On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) regulatory requirements.
  • Support the development and roll-down of safety requirements from systems/systems safety teams.
  • Define and maintain calibration requirements as part of BTS/SDD.

Agile & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Participate as a key stakeholder in Agile development process, including:
    • Scrum meetings (Iteration Planning, Iteration Review, Daily Stand-ups, Program Increment Ceremonies).
    • Engage with cross-functional teams, including Product Teams, FSAs, other SSLEs, and System Engineers, to align requirements, strategies, and solutions.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Systems, or related fields).
  • 5+ years of professional experience in automotive thermal systems design, analysis with 2+ years of experience in BEV thermal system control engineering.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to make independent, high-impact decisions.
  • Experience with Requirements Engineering in automotive, aerospace, or related industries.
  • Knowledge of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and MBSE principles.
  • Familiarity with Jira for managing software-related requirements.
  • Ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and lead discussions with stakeholders.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and SAFe practices.
  • Strong documentation and communication skills to support a distributed, cross-functional team environment.

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

  • Master's degree, or PhD in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Systems, or related fields).
  • 8+ year's experience with building thermal system simulation environments and plant modeling for testing or requirements generation (Matlab/Simulink, CarSim, D-Space, ETAS, Star-CCM+etc.).
  • 2+ years of embedded software development experience
  • Knowledge of serial data communication, diagnostics (RIDs/DIDs), and User services.
  • Hands-on experience with IBM Rhapsody and system modeling techniques
  • Proficiency in DOORS/DNG for requirement management.
  • Familiarity with ISO Functional Safety).

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $ 115,000 to $ 164,600. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

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.  

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

  • Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave;
  • Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits;
  • Life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
  • Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement;
  • GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.


About GM

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Why Join Us 

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