Entry Level Controller Integration Engineer

The Role: The Controller Integration Engineer (CIE) is responsible for executing vehicle software integration standard work to support issue identification, preliminary root cause, software readiness, and issue resolution throughout the vehicle development lifecycle. This role works closely with Vehicle Software Leads (VSLs), software development teams, quality, Product Quality Engineers, and vehicle integration teams to support software readiness and successful program execution. A successful CIE demonstrates strong technical aptitude, learns quickly, navigates ambiguity, and takes ownership of assigned work while helping solve technical challenges on vehicles.  What You’ll Do: Execute Vehicle Software Configuration Management (VeSCoM) processes and support software release activities for assigned vehicles and programs.  Plan, execute, and document tests based on the Controls Development Plan (CDP).  Support software feature checkout activities aligned with software availability and program milestones.  Investigate software and calibration issues identified during vehicle integration activities.  Create and maintain VeSCoM documentation including release notes, controller ID files, hardware dependencies, and known issues.  Document and track software and calibration anomalies using JIRA, GIMS, or related tools.  Support software flashing and software update activities throughout vehicle development.  Perform preliminary root cause analysis and identify system impacts associated with software and calibration issues.  Support collection and analysis of vehicle logs and data required for issue investigation.  Work with software, systems, validation, and quality teams to support issue resolution.  Participate in vehicle build events, development testing, buy-off rides, and readiness activities.  Support vehicle preparation activities required for integration testing and DVUL execution.  Ensure Software Execution fleet vehicles maintain valid, test-ready software configurations and software content.  Support software readiness across assigned program(s).  Escalate technical concerns and risks through appropriate program channels.

Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in one of the following areas Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering Must be graduating between Dec 2026 – June 2027 Must have a valid US drivers license Must be able to work in Southeast Michigan Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week Preferred Qualifications: Experience in automotive systems, controls, software integration, or related technical areas.  Understanding of vehicle electrical architecture and major automotive systems.  Experience with automotive communication networks including CAN, LIN, or Ethernet.  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.  Experience with vehicle software integration and validation activities. Formula SAE, EcoCAR, or other Automotive related experience/clubs Software-in-the-loop test environment experience Hardware-in-the-loop test environment experience, including dSPACE ControlDesk MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow experience Vehicle Dynamics / CarSim or other computer aided test experience Communication protocol and tool experience (Automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN diagnostics, ETAS INCA, Intrepid NeoVI/VSpy/Comet/Galaxy, Vector CANoe/CANape tools) GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future, including sponsorship or work authorization support such as H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, or J-1. Work Arrangement: Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, MI or Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business. To help facilitate administration of relocation