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General Motors Company

Propulsion System Architect

Warren, Michigan, United States of America Posted today

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  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What General Motors Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles4 certified filings for “Senior Software Safety Architect” (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers) in CA: $220k–$220k, median $220k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 606 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What General Motors Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles
4 certified filings for “Senior Software Safety Architect” (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers) in CA: $220k–$220k, median $220k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

Job Description At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.  Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale. In this role you will be responsible for developing new propulsion system architectures.  You'll lead a cross functional team in the development of Electrified Propulsion System Architectures. We’re seeking an engineer who works collaboratively with others and is comfortable with ambiguity. What You’ll Do (Responsibilities) • Balance propulsion system requirements in order to optimize the vehicle integrated propulsion system • Ensure analytical models, initial component designs and controls of key electrification systems and components have been developed with high fidelity • Develop the system to meet key performance and cost targets by working collaboratively VDDV, Cost Engineering and Planning • Lead component or system trade studies to select optimized solutions to meet vehicle requirements of range, performance, drive quality and cost • Collaborate with R&D, Technical Fellows, Vehicle Architects and BoM owners to develop advanced propulsion technologies, proof-of-concepts and provide feedback to technology roadmaps. Integrate selected technologies into ATW or BA programs. • Identify performance gaps and work with stakeholders to determine resolution • Ensure propulsion system DFMEA is completed • Ensure requirements and hardware technology align with customer expectations by collaborating with engineers from vehicle, battery, drive unit, and motor teams. • Engage with vehicle team for alignment on propulsion system development and integration • Work with other SMT’s, Vehicle teams, planning, Finance, and Electrification leadership as necessary to lead the project team through successful completion of key program gates and milestones • Continuously benchmark automotive and other industries to identify and implement innovative technologies for electric vehicles. • Protect intellectual property (IP) by documenting your new ideas for invention board review and subsequent patent submissions. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. • 5+ years of experience in product engineering. • Ability to lead complex technical projects with cross-functional teams. • Ability to take ambiguous problems and define a tangible approach to identify optimal solutions. • Showcase a wide range of creativity and latitude on challenging assignments. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, project management and negotiating skills. • Ability to lead and direct engineers assigned to the program, as well as provide mentorship • DFSS Black Belt What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications): • Master’s degree in Engineering or relevant field • 8+ years of experience in electrification engineering. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candida

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