Gpssc Driver Performance Project Engineer – Virtual Controls

General Motors Australia & New Zealand

Hybrid
Human factors or cognitive science degree
4+ years experience in driver performance studies
Knowledge of nhtsa and euro ncap regulations
This role leads safety strategy studies and develops requirements for virtual controls as General Motors accelerates the move to screen-based Human-Machine Interfaces

Job Summary

  • This role leads safety strategy studies and develops requirements for virtual controls as General Motors accelerates the move to screen-based Human-Machine Interfaces.
  • The engineer is accountable for regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and validation of virtual controls against standards from NHTSA, Euro NCAP, and other certification bodies.
  • The position requires embedding safety constraints early in vehicle development to ensure decisions about virtualizing controls do not introduce unintended safety or regulatory risks.

Matching Summary

This role leads safety strategy studies and develops requirements for virtual controls as General Motors accelerates the move to screen-based Human-Machine Interfaces.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Human Factors or Cognitive Science degree
  • 4+ years experience in driver performance studies
  • Knowledge of NHTSA and Euro NCAP regulations
  • Expertise in HMI safety and distraction analysis
  • Ability to conduct simulator and on-road evaluations

Nice-to-have

  • Masters or PhD in Human Factors
  • Experience with type approval agencies
  • DFSS Black Belt Certification
  • Programming proficiency with AI-assisted tools
  • Collaboration with UX design teams

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Factors, Psychology, HCI, or related field
  • Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
  • Legal ability to operate a motor vehicle
  • No immigration sponsorship required (US work authorization needed)

Work Rights

Must have legal work authorization in Australia; no sponsorship provided

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