Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid.
Role: As a Manager, Autonomy Systems Validation, you will lead a team of systems and software engineers responsible for validating key features and subsystems of our next generation automated driving stack. You and your team will focus on how and where the system is allowed to operate, how it behaves in different conditions, and how we ensure the overall “product envelope” is safe and well-defined.
You will combine deep systems thinking with strong people leadership to define requirements, design validation frameworks, and deliver clear, data-backed evidence that supports launch and continuous software release decisions for autonomy features. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to define program goals and create actionable roadmaps that drive systems design execution.
About the Organization: The Autonomous Vehicle (AV) organization is dedicated to advancing the development of autonomous vehicles through cutting-edge simulation technologies and novel iterative development processes. The Software Validation team focuses on unlocking software launches and continuous release decisions via novel simulation V&V methodologies and targeted vehicle testing. Our collaborative environment fosters innovation and excellence, allowing us to push the boundaries of what is possible in autonomous vehicles systems engineering.
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Lead a team of systems and software engineers focused on defining autonomy boundaries, defining behavior in normal and edge-case scenarios, and translating that scope and behavior into clear requirements and validation plans.
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Build and maintain validation frameworks across simulation, hardware-in-the-loop / bench, closed course, and on-road testing.
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Partner with cross-functional teams including safety, embodied AI, simulation, platform, and product management to integrate validation outputs into development workflows, program decisions and the safety case.
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Work with data and tools (e.g. Python/SQL, dashboards, scorecards, requirements and test management systems) to turn test results into clear insights and recommendations.
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Hire, develop, and mentor engineers; set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and foster an inclusive, high performance team culture.
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Represent your workstreams in program reviews, leadership forums, communicating status, risks, trade-offs, and validation readiness concisely.
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Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields
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10+ years of experience in systems engineering, robotics, systems analysis, data analysis, statistical analysis, validation, or other related fields
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Demonstrated ability to design and review multi-environment test strategies spanning simulation, bench/HIL, closed course, and on-road testing, or similar.
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Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex technical topic in clear, simple language. Ability to tailor messages to engineers, cross-functioanl partners, and senior leaders.
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Proven ability to operate in ambiguity, create structure, and move from quick prototypes to robust, scalable solutions on tight timelines.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge
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Track record of building and scaling teams, including hiring, coaching, and developing systems and validation engineers.
Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.
· The salary range for this role: is $189,300 to $290,700. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
· 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
