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Staff Systems Engineer - AV Platform

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A senior level role in engineering, construction and energy (manufacturing and hardware engineering) listed 11 days ago. The full description is on this page and on The Muse.

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Milford, MI. A remote or flexible location is listed; confirm with the employer which states are accepted.

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General Motors · Milford, MI · posted 11 days ago

In short: Staff Systems Engineer - AV Platform at General Motors in Milford, MI, posted 11 days ago.

By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

General Motorsemployer

Milford, MIlocation

Manufacturing and hardware engsub-niche

11 days agoposted

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The job

LIVE Live feed (private-sector employer) Source: The Muse public API · Data: listed 2026-10-29

Employer	General Motors
Location	Milford, Michigan
Field	Engineering, Construction and Energy › Manufacturing and hardware engineering
Level	Senior Level
Source category	Software Engineering
Posted	2026-10-29 (11 days ago)
Work arrangement	A remote or flexible location is listed
Pay	Not published in the source listing

Job description

Description

About the Role

Join us in shaping the future of mobility at General Motors, where innovation drives everything we do. Our team is building next-generation autonomous platforms - the compute, communications, sensors, and platform software that bring AV vehicles to life safely and at scale.

Why This Role Matters

Autonomous systems rely on seamless integration of sensors and embedded compute platforms. Your work will directly influence reliability, performance, and safety, impacting millions of customers and setting industry benchmarks.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be at the heart of this transformation-leading systems engineering efforts that ensure seamless integration of sensors and compute platforms. This role combines technical depth with collaboration, giving you the opportunity to influence subsystem design, optimize performance, and contribute to the reliability and safety of cutting-edge autonomous technologies. You'll work alongside world-class engineers in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where your ideas matter and your impact is real.

Whatyou'llbe doing(Responsibilities)

Lead systems engineering for core AV platform capabilities -- from requirements through integration and validation.

Own system and subsystem-level strategy and influence platform-wide decisions.

Author and maintain requirements, interface definitions, and technical specifications with clear traceability through validation and release.

Lead system and architecture reviews, ensuring designs meet functional, performance, and reliability requirements for embedded AV platforms.

Collaborate cross-functionally across hardware, software development, and verification teams to ensure cohesive system design and seamless integration.

Mentor junior engineers and help evolve our systems engineering practices for autonomous platforms.

Communicate technical concepts effectively to stakeholders at all levels.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

6+ years of experience in systems engineering, with demonstrated ownership of complex, safetycritical systems.

Bachelor's degreein relevant field or relevant work experience.

Experience in one or more of the following platform domains: embedded/real-time OS and containerization; distributed middleware, orchestration, and runtime; low-level SoC/MCU diagnostics and drivers; functional safety island and on-SoC safety monitors; platform health and fault management; sensor data pipelines; service-oriented vehicle communications (e.g., SOME/IP); or on-vehicle logging and data offload.

Excellent communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively through high-ambiguity problems in cross-disciplinary teams.

Experience authoring and maintaining system/software requirements and interface definitions.

What Will Give YouACompetitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

8+ years of experience in systems engineering and/or embedded systems.

Experience with functional safety frameworks (ISO 26262, fault detection/maturation/escalation) at the platform layer.

Ability to read/understand source code (C/C++) and system models.

Experience working with Ethernet-based automotive networks (e.g., Automotive Ethernet, TSN).

Prior experience at a leading AV company or tier 1 automotive supplier.

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington

Compensation: The expected base compensation for this role is : $157,100 - $258,500 Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays.

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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.

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}.

The selected candidate will be required to travel < 25% for this role.

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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 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.

Total Rewards | Benefits Overview

From day one, we're 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 Total Rewards resources.

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 How we Hire.

Accommodations

General 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, email us [email protected] 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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About the role

This is a Senior Level role in the Engineering, Construction and Energy field (Manufacturing and hardware engineering) at General Motors. Senior roles usually expect substantial experience, ownership of results and often the ability to guide others.

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The city

Milford, MI is not one of the cities with its own page in our guides, so here is the state: Michigan.

The state economy in brief

Michigan is in the Midwest region (East North Central division) and has 10,077,761 residents (the 10th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 40.2. Its economy produced about $754,120 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 14th among states and DC, equal to $74,830 per resident.

Jobs and the labour market

The unemployment rate was 5.0% in 2026M09, which is 47th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 4.7% of employment, 7th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $49,270 a year ($23.69 an hour), 3% below the national median ($49,270 against $50,980).

What people do and what it pays

The occupations with the most jobs in Michigan are Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (112,310 jobs, median $44,690); Retail Salespersons (111,010 jobs, median $34,640); Registered Nurses (104,950 jobs, median $94,300); Fast Food and Counter Workers (103,130 jobs, median $28,930); Home Health and Personal Care Aides (95,020 jobs, median $35,000). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Chief Executives (median $255,560); Nurse Anesthetists (median $247,010); Family Medicine Physicians (median $214,070). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in architecture and engineering (1.8 times the national share of workers) and production (1.7 times the national share of workers).

Cost of living, taxes and workplace rules

Prices are below the national average in Michigan: the regional price parity is 96.2 against 100 for the whole country (24th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,129 a month and the median household income $72,875, so a year of rent equals 18.6% of income; the median home value is $231,600. The state minimum wage is $13.73 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Flat 4.25%. It is not a right-to-work state, so union contracts can require fees from covered workers. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.

People and commuting

7.2% of residents were born abroad and 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 74.3% drive alone, 0.9% use public transit and 13.5% work from home; 12.9% commute 45 minutes or more.

State guide: Michigan →

Where to live

CITY Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

Places within 50 miles (straight line) of Milford, MI that have a guide, with what living there costs. No pay estimate is shown because the title did not match one occupation.

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Place ⇅	Distance from the job city ⇅	Median rent ⇅	Median home value ⇅	Median household income ⇅	Commute 45+ min ⇅	Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅	Open jobs there ⇅
Wixom, MI	6 mi	$1,035	$365,200	$65,485	14.1%	n/a	—
South Lyon, MI	9 mi	$1,310	$294,600	$92,467	23.7%	n/a	—
Novi, MI	10 mi	$1,747	$421,900	$110,723	17.1%	n/a	Jobs
Farmington Hills, MI	14 mi	$1,551	$354,500	$104,836	10.7%	n/a	—
Farmington, MI	14 mi	$1,340	$297,200	$97,750	11.2%	n/a	—
Fenton, MI	16 mi	$1,275	$235,900	$80,000	29.0%	n/a	—
Pontiac, MI	17 mi	$1,063	$121,700	$44,329	9.1%	n/a	—
Livonia, MI	18 mi	$1,322	$281,100	$98,460	10.6%	n/a	Jobs
Beverly Hills, MI	19 mi	$2,077	$511,000	$177,412	6.0%	n/a	—
Southfield, MI	19 mi	$1,340	$236,200	$68,166	8.0%	n/a	Jobs
Auburn Hills, MI	19 mi	$1,477	$245,000	$84,375	10.8%	n/a	Jobs
Birmingham, MI	20 mi	$1,902	$698,300	$153,510	6.6%	n/a	—
Westland, MI	22 mi	$1,158	$184,600	$62,076	11.3%	n/a	—
Berkley, MI	22 mi	$1,526	$316,700	$116,239	5.6%	n/a	—
Ann Arbor, MI	23 mi	$1,649	$453,400	$82,212	9.0%	n/a	Jobs
Garden City, MI	23 mi	$1,150	$168,800	$67,294	14.9%	n/a	—
Oak Park, MI	23 mi	$1,396	$212,300	$71,510	6.8%	n/a	—
Rochester Hills, MI	23 mi	$1,644	$409,800	$120,694	13.6%	n/a	—
Troy, MI	23 mi	$1,602	$420,300	$120,045	10.9%	n/a	—
Clawson, MI	23 mi	$1,253	$267,100	$88,636	9.2%	n/a	—

Career paths

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Distances

CITY Calculation (straight line) Source: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (coordinates) · Data: 2024

How far Milford, MI is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.

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From ⇅	Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅	Population of that city ⇅
Columbus, OH	183 mi	914,802
Chicago, IL	215 mi	2,711,226
Indianapolis, IN	235 mi	885,860
Philadelphia, PA	474 mi	1,579,706
New York, NY	516 mi	8,483,844
Charlotte, NC	531 mi	903,844
Jacksonville, FL	853 mi	977,670
Oklahoma City, OK	892 mi	697,125
Dallas, TX	986 mi	1,307,930
Fort Worth, TX	1,010 mi	963,194
Houston, TX	1,100 mi	2,328,253
Denver, CO	1,121 mi	718,877
Austin, TX	1,154 mi	979,539
San Antonio, TX	1,228 mi	1,479,835
Phoenix, AZ	1,660 mi	1,642,323
Seattle, WA	1,901 mi	754,195
San Diego, CA	1,938 mi	1,389,526
Los Angeles, CA	1,962 mi	3,857,263
San Jose, CA	2,039 mi	990,138
San Francisco, CA	2,090 mi	830,235

Nearby cities with open jobs (within 120 miles)

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City ⇅	Straight-line distance ⇅	Open jobs ⇅
Auburn Hills, MI	19 mi	2
Belleville, MI	27 mi	2
Dearborn, MI	28 mi	3
Detroit, MI	29 mi	47
Kalamazoo, MI	104 mi	2

The employer

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Company description (from The Muse): At GM, we pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters. Our vision is a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion. Our diverse team of over 165,000 employees brings their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on this ambitious future. And the bold commitments we’ve made are moving us closer to realizing this vision. We firmly believe that each of us has the power to drive meaningful change through our words, actions, and culture. At General Motors, we foster a culture where all ideas are taken into consideration, and where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential. Our foundation is built on respect, integrity, accountability, and equality.

size: Large Size; industries: Consumer Goods & Services, Engineering, Manufacturing, Technology; locations on The Muse: Detroit, MI.

It is among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers in our list, with about 156,000 employees worldwide (2025). Company page with headquarters, state economy and official links →

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FAQ

What is the Staff Systems Engineer - AV Platform job at General Motors?

A senior level role in engineering, construction and energy (manufacturing and hardware engineering) listed 11 days ago. The full description is on this page and on The Muse.

Where is this job?

Milford, MI. A remote or flexible location is listed; confirm with the employer which states are accepted.

How do I apply?

Use the "View this job and apply on The Muse" button. AtiveSite does not receive applications.

How much does it pay?

The listing does not publish pay, and we could not match the title to one official occupation.

What is the cost of living there?

See the state or country guide for rent, income and taxes.

How old is this listing?

It was posted on 2026-10-29 (11 days ago). Jobs older than 90 days are not shown.

Are there similar jobs?

Yes: browse manufacturing and hardware engineering jobs in Michigan.

Sources and terms

Job data: The Muse public API (listing dated 2026-10-29). The job disappears from this site when it disappears from the source.
Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
City and county figures: Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, BEA, BLS QCEW and LAUS, NASA POWER climatology; distances from Census Gazetteer coordinates.

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