Lab Group Manager- Vehicle Defense Research
General Motors
About this role
The Lab Group Manager will lead GM’s Vehicle Defense Research group, overseeing defense-focused research across vehicle platforms, software, and hardware to advance applied technologies. This role directs the Product Defense and Integration Research Program and works to transition research outcomes into vehicle, system, and software applications. The position also builds and manages external partnerships with universities, national labs, federal agencies, and industry to expand GM’s defense research capability.
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About General Motors
gm.comGeneral Motors is a global automotive company and the parent of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac, designing, engineering and manufacturing a full range of cars, trucks and SUVs. Beyond vehicles, GM provides connected and mobility services—such as OnStar and GM Energy—and invests in vehicle safety, autonomous driving and other advanced engineering. The company is pursuing electrification and sustainability through initiatives like its Journey to Zero Emissions while supporting communities and workforce development. For more than a century GM emphasizes quality, reliability and delivering a vehicle for every drive.
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About General Motors
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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$150k – $197k
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