Lead Software and Controls Engineer – GM Defense

General Motors
📍 Milford Charter Township, Michigan, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 02, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

The Role

GM Defense is moving fast to deliver advanced mobility solutions for government markets. We are seeking a highly capable Lead Software & Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement custom embedded control algorithms, and drive architectural software decisions. This position will support both vehicle and non-vehicle applications across our unique portfolio.

Reporting to the EGM of Electrical Systems, Controls, and Software (ESCS) team, you will be hands-on in writing code and integrating requirements specific to GM Defense platforms while providing technical leadership. This is a fast-paced role where you will operate with a high level of independent judgment to immediately impact compressed-timeline programs—such as developing in-house controls solutions (like custom Vehicle Interface Modules) and optimizing system performance across complex electrical architectures.

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    Job Details

    • Location Milford Charter Township, Michigan
    • Job Type Full-time
    • Category Engineers
    • Posted Date July 02, 2026
    • Application Deadline August 11, 2026