The New Architecture Technical Specialist (NATS) position at GM focuses on leading the technical development of new controller architectures for vehicle motion embedded controls. Candidates should have significant experience in embedded control systems and demonstrate strong leadership, collaboration, and technical skills
Job Summary
The New Architecture Technical Specialist (NATS) is the technical lead responsible for bringing new controller architectures from concept into an operational, production-ready state.
This role executes advanced integration work on prototype and first‑use controllers, develops and evaluates new designs, and drives balanced requirements across hardware, basic software, and application teams.
The team supports the Build Factory / Controller Integration space, delivering embedded controls for various vehicle domains and enabling GM’s vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion.
Matching Summary
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The New Architecture Technical Specialist (NATS) position at GM focuses on leading the technical development of new controller architectures for vehicle motion embedded controls. Candidates should have significant experience in embedded control systems and demonstrate strong leadership, collaboration, and technical skills.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
New controller architecture integration
Embedded controls development
Real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Automotive communication protocols
Cross-functional technical leadership
Nice-to-have
Mentoring and developing engineers
Systems thinking and trade-off analysis
Ambiguous early-phase environments
Passion for mentoring and teaching
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science
8+ years embedded controls/controller development experience
Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
Experience with instrumentation and simulation/emulation methods
Proven track record leading cross-functional technical efforts