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Every day, our products move millions of people as we work to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected while shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
The Role: System Integration Validation Engineer (SIVE)
The System Integration Validation Engineer supports end-to-end integration and validation of assigned features and systems across vehicle domains such as Exterior Lighting, Bumper Fascia Grille, and Exterior Trim. This role partners with senior SIVEs to build deep system expertise and owns validation readiness for functionality, performance, safety, and regulatory compliance through launch. The SIVE serves as a single point of accountability for validation readiness while working under general guidance and exercising independent judgment on standard tasks.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)
Architecture, Use Cases, and Strategy
Understand stakeholder needs and expected feature behavior
Translate feature and system intent into validation and integration strategies
Track applicability of system variants across vehicle programs
Integration, Testing, and Evaluation
Verify feature functionality on benches and vehicles across system variants
Plan, schedule, and execute system and feature-level tests including environmental, functional, performance, and safety testing
Conduct structured exploratory evaluations beyond written requirements
Assist with automation and regression testing
Create and maintain test cases
Issue Management and Continuous Improvement
Proactively identify, document, and drive closure of validation and integration issues
Perform preliminary root-cause analysis
Conduct integration workshops with suppliers and release teams
Provide closed-loop feedback to systems, design, and calibration teams
Compliance, Documentation, and Communication
Maintain ADV plans, test status, and traceability to requirements
Approve and upload evidence for self-certification and type approval
Author validation plans, test reports, Product Validation Letters, and compliance summaries
Communicate readiness, risks, and decisions clearly to stakeholders
Execute defined test procedures and document results in GM systems
Maintain test status, defect tracking, and traceability for assigned scope
Participate in vehicle and bench evaluations and development trips with coaching
Contribute to root-cause investigations and recommend data-driven next steps
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer, or related field)
Foundational knowledge of vehicle systems, interfaces, and failure modes
Relevant experience in vehicle systems, validation, integration, or testing
Hands-on experience with system or feature-level testing on benches and or vehicles
Exposure to issue management and root-cause analysis
Ability to plan and execute tests and compare results to requirements and acceptance criteria
Basic experience using requirements and test management tools with traceability
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
Ability to work under general guidance with independent judgment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to collaborate across teams
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Systems, or related field)
Experience in system integration and validation within the automotive industry
Experience validating safety or regulatory-relevant systems
Ownership of an ADV plan or validation strategy across multiple programs
Experience with field issue investigations
Understanding of vehicle architectures, cross-domain interactions, and failure modes
Experience with GM validation, requirements, and traceability tools
Experience with test automation or regression testing (HIL, SIL, or virtual environments)
Experience planning and executing structured exploratory testing
Ability to interpret regulatory and safety requirements and translate them into test plans
Working knowledge of automotive networks and diagnostics such as CAN, LIN, DTCs, and logs
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to present risks and readiness
Experience using Jira, Power BI, and basic knowledge of AI
Experience with lighting and bumper fascia systems is a plus
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}.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.
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