The Vehicle Defense Research group within the Safety, Engineering and Defense Research Lab seeks an experienced and innovative research scientist to assist conduct research and guide a team of Defense Research scientists and engineers. You will lead and provide Defense subject matter expertise to research planning and execution across defense‑focused modeling and simulation domains, including vehicle performance, force-on-force, autonomous systems, human-machine-interaction, advanced powertrain and electrification.
You will drive innovation and research impact across key technical areas and support the Defense Research Program, covering modeling and simulation, safety, analysis, and user experience development. Your expertise in defense, Soldier systems, simulation, experimentation, vehicles, and engineering will shape future GM capabilities.
This role centers on applied research and the development of new technologies that enhance GM’s product portfolio in the federal and Defense sectors. As a defense researcher, you will lead research, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and transition research outcomes into vehicle, system, and software applications for Defense while protecting intellectual property. You will also enhance partnerships with universities, research institutes, startups, federal agencies, Department of War agencies, and advanced technology labs to expand GM’s research capability and influence for Defense specific applications and projects.
Join General Motors Research & Development as a Defense Program Researcher. You will conduct research, provide modeling and simulation subject matter expertise, and thought leadership in Defense and military systems. You will use evidence-based decision-making across current and emerging technology areas that relate to Defense.
This position requires eligibility to access classified information at the Secret U.S. Security Clearance level for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. The successful candidate must have eligibility to obtain a security clearance at that level.
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).
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].
To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.
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