Senior Systems Engineer, Retail Data

September 29, 2026

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<h1>Senior Systems Engineer – Retail Data</h1>Location: Milford, Michigan, United States of AmericaRemote Type: HybridTime Type: Full time<h3>Job Description</h3>Job DescriptionAt 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 RoleThe AV Fleet Data Engineering team is responsible for the end-to-end design, requirements, integration, validation, and execution of AV/ADAS data-collection capabilities. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead the definition and delivery of Retail AV Data Collection solutions that support ADAS and automated-driving development, fleet monitoring, machine-learning data collection, regulatory compliance, and product improvement. You will translate stakeholder and customer use cases into system-level strategies, feature-level requirements, functional specifications, architecture concepts, and verification plans. This role will lead hands-on systems engineering across vehicles, benches, simulation and playback environments, cloud/data pipelines, and connected fleet campaigns. The engineer will work closely with software, platform, vehicle integration, quality, data engineering, ADAS, AV, product, legal, and regulatory teams to deliver scalable and reliable data-recording solutions. What Youll Do <ul><li>Gather and analyze stakeholder, customer, ADAS, AV, regulatory, privacy, and machine-learning use cases.</li><li>Decompose product requirements into stakeholder use cases, feature-level specifications, system requirements, interfaces, constraints, and verification criteria.</li><li>Define system strategies for recording triggers, signals, topics, recording durations, data quality, compute and storage budgets, data offload, privacy, consent, geofencing, and vehicle compatibility.</li><li>Develop system-level test strategies, use cases, test cases, functional checks, and validation plans for new functionality.</li><li>Coordinate with software and platform teams to communicate requirements, defects, dependencies, risks, and release impacts.</li><li>Ensure system designs account for customer consent, privacy, legal constraints, geofencing, regional requirements, and regulatory data-recording needs.</li><li>Support data-collection request intake by clarifying use cases, identifying available signals, defining trigger logic, assessing pipeline limitations, and determining required software or architecture changes.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve requirements quality, systems engineering processes, test automation, configuration management, release readiness, and stakeholder communication.</li><li>Make technical recommendations based on analysis, communicate lessons learned, and keep engineering leadership informed of assignment status, timing, risks, and technical issues.</li><li>Mentor engineers and contribute to reusable systems-engineering standard work, documentation, and technical training.</li></ul> Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) <ul><li>5+ years of systems engineering, requirements engineering, embedded systems, automotive software, or related engineering experience.</li><li>Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical activities involving multiple engineering disciplines.</li><li>Experience translating customer or stakeholder needs into system requirements, functional specifications, interfaces, and verification criteria.</li><li>Experience with requirements management and traceability tools, preferably DNG.</li><li>Strong understanding of complex electrical, mechanical, software, and vehicle system concepts.</li><li>High level of analytical ability and demonstrated success solving unusual or complex technical problems.</li><li>Experience defining and executing system-level test cases and validation strategies.</li><li>Strong written and oral communication skills, including technical presentations and requirements reviews.</li><li>Ability to work independently, influence technical decisions, and drive issues to closure.</li></ul> What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) <ul><li>Experience with DNG, Jira, Confluence, SysML, UML, or similar systems-engineering tools.</li><li>Experience with CAN, LIN, GMLAN, FlexRay, Ethernet, SOME/IP, or other vehicle communication protocols.</li><li>Experience with QNX, Linux, Android, Azure, cloud data platforms, or embedded software environments.</li><li>Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, shell scripting, or test-automation frameworks.</li><li>Experience with simulation, playback, SIL, HIL, bench testing, or virtual validation.</li><li>Experience supporting regulatory, privacy, consent, geofencing, or data-governance requirements.</li><li>DFSS Green Belt or Black Belt certification.</li></ul> *This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis. * 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., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy. This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review. About GMOur vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.Why Join Us We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.Benefits OverviewFrom day one, were looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting <a>Total Rewards resources</a>.Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit <a>How we Hire</a>.AccommodationsGeneral Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, <a>email</a> us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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