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Staff Systems Engineer - LV Battery
General Motors Company · 🇺🇸 Milford, Michigan, United States of America
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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. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- 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. 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 roles8 certified filings for “Software Systems Engineer” (Mechanical Engineers) in CA: $192k–$220k, median $209k. 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).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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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. USCIS also records 267 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description Work Classification: Hybrid: The successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, MI three times per week, at minimum, or as dictated by the business. The Role: We are seeking a Staff Systems Engineer specializing in Low Voltage (LV) Batteries to join our team at General Motors Holdings LLC. This role will be crucial in ensuring the regulatory compliance, reliability, and overall system engineering integrity of our LV battery systems. What You'll Do: • Lead the system engineering activities for LV battery management systems, from concept to production. • Ensure all LV battery systems and software implementations comply with relevant national and international regulatory standards and internal GM requirements. • Develop and execute reliability engineering plans for LV battery systems, including FMEAs, DVP&Rs, and validation testing. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, validation, manufacturing, and suppliers to integrate LV battery systems effectively. • Analyze field data and warranty claims to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions for LV battery performance. • Define and document system requirements, specifications, and interface controls for LV battery systems. • Participate in design reviews and technical discussions, providing expert guidance on LV battery architecture and performance. • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes related to LV battery systems. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. • 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, with a strong focus on automotive battery systems, particularly low voltage applications. • Demonstrated experience with regulatory compliance processes and standards relevant to automotive electrical systems (e.g., ISO 26262, UN ECE R100). • Proven expertise in reliability engineering principles and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, FTA, HALT/HASS testing). • Strong understanding of battery chemistry, cell technologies, and battery management systems. • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills): • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. • 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, with a strong focus on automotive battery systems, particularly low voltage applications. • Prior experience launching low voltage battery systems. Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, though which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy. About GM Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. Why Join Us We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team. Benefits Overview Fr