The Role:
The Test Architect position in the Brake Controls team will design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive testing strategy for software projects covering all aspects of the testing pyramid, and champion built-in quality initiatives/methodologies such as shift left, automation, BDD, TDD, etc. The Brake Controls organization owns GM’s brake controls product with end-to-end responsibility for brake software, controls, calibration, deployment, and system performance in support of GM’s embedded controls mission. GM’s inhouse brake software & controls development is also referred to as IBAC.
What You’ll do:
- Create, own, and maintain a comprehensive testing strategy for Brake software covering all aspects of the testing pyramid and aligned to vehicle program milestones and organizational strategies
- Work with developers, test engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure the testing strategy is implemented throughout the software development lifecycle
- Ensure alignment with internal and external Process Compliance (CPoE, Global Validation, ISO26262, ISO9000)
- Champion cross-functional flow improvement with Systems Engineering, System Safety, Global Validation, Calibration
- Utilize deep understanding of simulation/automation tools (Cosim, Autobot, etc.) to create or support creation of automated tests cases
- Utilize deep understanding of simulation/automation tools and systems knowledge to support/train other IBAC engineers
- Analyze, review results and support documentation of test failures via PRTS, Jira etc.
- Lead IBAC test issue resolution initiatives as discovered
- Author validation reports (CG190 etc.) as needed
- Stay abreast of the current industry trends and define GM direction
- Communicate vision, roadmap, status, and improvement opportunities to the senior management.
- Lead best practice and process improvement initiatives among software community
- Support regulatory and compliance relevant activities for IBAC software features
- Performs as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Built-in quality, Solution Compliance, and Continuous Delivery principles.
- Actively participates in hiring, development of technical questionnaires, resume reviews, and interviewing
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Foster the adoption and growth of AI in the testing domain through familiarity with the use of Agents
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- BS in Mechanical/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Equivalent
- Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area required with minimum 7 years of experience
- Proficient with Built-In Quality initiatives/methodologies such as shift left, automation, BDD, TDD, etc.
- Proficient in Python programming language
- Proficient in test automation framework (Autobot, Autoval, etc.)
- Proficient with GM’s simulation environment (CoSIM/GMSIM)
- Experience with GitHub, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Jira and other configuration management, version control and code quality tools
- Working knowledge of embedded software development using C/Matlab/Simulink and associated tools (Jira, DNG, Rhapsody, GIT etc.)
- High level of oral and written communication skills
- High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others
- Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals required
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and work autonomously
- Valid US Driver License
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)
- MS in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Equivalent
- Experience with vehicle and bench validation at component, subsystem, or system level
- Experience with data logging tools (Vehicle Spy, CANALYZER Tools etc.)
- Quick to learn, ambitious, and willing to work hands-on with GM's vehicles and benches.
- Agile development framework knowledge/experience
Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.
