Controller Modelling Developer - Virtual Prototyping

Job Description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Markham Elevation Centre (MEC) three times per week, at minimum.

Introduction:

The Virtualization and SIL Integration team at General Motors is a highly technical, highly knowledgeable, passionate, strategic, and visionary group working on an organizational transformation. We are seeking cutting-edge solutions to the question: how do we develop and validate our embedded control system without any hardware? Part of developing a completely virtual embedded control system is developing L4 virtual electronic control units (vECU) that serve as real-time virtual counterparts of physical ECUs. These are functional virtual prototypes of ECUS that execute unmodified production code. These enable engineers to develop software years before ECU hardware is available.

The General Motors Virtualization and SIL Integration team is expanding its capabilities to model, integrate, and fully develop Level 4 Virtual ECUs. As a Virtual Prototyping Application Engineer, you will be responsible for making SystemC TLM 2.0 models of ECU microcontrollers and peripherals. This team supports all vehicle embedded platform features, including Electrification, Propulsion, Motion Controls, Chassis, and Body modules.

Responsibilities
 

• Create SystemC TLM2.0 models of microcontrollers, asics, drivers, modules, switches, timers, transceivers, etc.
• Integrate microcontroller and peripheral models into full Level 4 virtual ECUs
• Debug model and integration bugs and issues
• Work cross-functionally with Design Release Engineers, Tier 1 suppliers, and software engineers to develop vECUs
• Integrate production software into vECUs
• Validate and verify vECU functions as expected and executes production software as intended
• Collaborate with software developers to root cause and solve low-level, basic software and application software issues found in the virtual environment
• Debug integrated production software as needed
• Develop script-based engineering workarounds to bridge virtual model limitation gaps
• Work cross-functionally with Simulation Integration Engineers to support the integration of vECUs into virtual environments

Qualifications - Required
 

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant professional engineering experience
• Proficiency in SystemC, Transaction Level Modeling (TLM 2.0), and SCML
• Expertise in creating Level 4 VECU prototypes
• Proficiency in off the shelf EDA toolchains such as Synopsys Virtualizer and ASTC vLAB
• Expertise in various programming languages (C, C++, Python)
• Expertise in low-level input/output driver development and debugging
• Knowledge of electronic control modules and embedded control systems
• Knowledge of ARM based microcontrollers
• Software integration, compiler and linker file comprehension expertise
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR and Automotive Cyber Security
• Knowledge in automotive communications (e.g. CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C, UART)
• Co-Simulation expertise of Level 4 VECUs
• Expertise in the use of software debugging tools (Lauterbach, Green Hills Multi IDE, etc.)
• Expertise in Intrepid Vehicle Spy, Vector CANoe
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated success in leading challenging projects with high levels of ambiguity to completion
• Consistent demonstration of GM leadership behavioral competencies
• HW architecture/micro-architecture experience.

Qualifications - Preferred
 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science or similar field.
• Knowledge of software test automation
• Expertise in software tools development Software tools development expertise
• Embedded control system design expertise
• Production vehicle program execution experience
• Development experience in both Windows and Linux environments
• Familiarity with software development build process and associated tools (e.g. Gerrit, Jenkins, Git, etc.)
• Familiarity with scalable simulation deployment methodologies leveraging containers (e.g. Docker, Singularity, etc.)
• Familiarity with synchronous and asynchronous event driven simulation

Additional Job Description

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
 

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
• Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends.

About GM

Our 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 aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. 

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.