Early Career Software Test Developer - Propulsion Thermal Management
General Motors1 day ago
Markham, CanadaEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Translate propulsion thermal-management requirements and behavioral specifications into traceable system test cases, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
- Develop, maintain, and execute automated System Behavior Tests and functional system tests across CoSim/SIL, HIL benches, and vehicles.
- Validate battery, propulsion, cabin, diagnostic, sensor, actuator, and degraded-mode thermal-management behavior.
- Check CoSim package health, interfaces, configurations, virtual ECU behavior, plant-model connectivity, hardware I/O, and environment readiness.
- Analyze regression results, isolate root causes, document failures, track defects, and verify corrective actions through retesting.
- Collaborate with system, software quality, integration, calibration, and validation teams on test scope, requirements, and milestone readiness.
- Maintain test scripts, procedures, data, dashboards, and documentation while contributing reusable test patterns and testability feedback.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027.
- Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Preferred: knowledge of vehicle thermal-management systems, refrigeration, HVAC, heat pumps, and associated controls.
- Preferred: experience with Robot Framework, Autobot, C, C++, Python, BDD, Gherkin, ETAS INCA, Intrepid Vehicle Spy, MATLAB, Simulink, GT-Power, Amesim, CarSim, CAN, LIN, SPI, automotive Ethernet, virtualization, software integration, or virtual ECU environments.
- Preferred: familiarity with Power BI, Databricks, SQL, Azure Cloud, databases, data-processing frameworks, and AI/ML-based solutions.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement requiring attendance at the Markham Elevation Centre at least three times per week or as otherwise directed by the business.
- Paid time off, holidays, and supplemental pregnancy, parental, and adoption leave.
- Healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- Defined Contribution Pension plan with company matching contributions.
- GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for employees and family.
About General Motors
General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells cars, trucks, and electric vehicles for consumers and commercial fleets under brands including Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick. A public company on the NYSE headquartered in Detroit and founded in 1908, it operates globally and is developing EVs on its Ultium battery platform. Revenue comes from vehicle and parts sales, connected services such as OnStar, and financing through GM Financial.