Entry Level Build And Release Engineer Jobs
New grad build and release engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work demonstrating CI/CD pipelines and scripting can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Technology & Software, Automotive, and Manufacturing, with employers like Akraya, Systems Technology Group, Inc. (STG), and Stellantis hiring at this level now.
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Electrical Design Release Engineer – Wire Harness Components
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Electrical Design Release Engineer to support General Motors' electrical engineering organization, focusing on wire harness subcomponents and electrical connectors.
This role combines engineering fundamentals, design release responsibilities, and project/program coordination. The selected candidate will work with engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to manage the design and release of assigned components throughout the vehicle development process.
The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of automotive engineering experience, preferably in wire harness components, electrical connectors, or design release engineering. Candidates with experience at other automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers are encouraged to apply.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who is eager to learn, coachable, technically curious, and interested in developing a career in automotive design release engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the design release process for assigned wire harness components and electrical connectors.
- Coordinate engineering activities and component releases to support vehicle program milestones.
- Work closely with design engineers, suppliers, program teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
- Participate in engineering meetings, program reviews, and technical discussions.
- Track component release activities, project schedules, deliverables, and open issues.
- Communicate engineering updates, action items, and project status through meetings and email correspondence.
- Support the review and coordination of mechanical and electrical design requirements.
- Ensure assigned components progress through the appropriate design and release processes.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers and mentors to learn engineering systems, design standards, and best practices.
- Identify potential issues, follow up on action items, and help drive engineering activities to completion.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 2–4 years of relevant engineering experience; candidates straight out of college are not being considered.
- At least 1 year of program management, project coordination, or project management experience.
- Understanding of basic mechanical and electrical engineering concepts and practices.
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
- Strong follow-up skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn new engineering systems, processes, and design guidelines.
- Coachable, proactive, and comfortable working in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with wire harness components, electrical connectors, or automotive electrical systems.
- Previous design release engineering experience.
- Experience working for an automotive OEM or Tier 1 automotive supplier.
- Familiarity with automotive product development and engineering release processes.
- Experience coordinating engineering deliverables, component changes, and program milestones.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a foundation in automotive engineering and understands basic electrical and mechanical concepts.
- Has some exposure to design release or engineering project coordination.
- Is comfortable participating in meetings and communicating with different teams.
- Can manage assigned responsibilities and follow through on deliverables.
- Is eager to learn from experienced engineers and develop within GM's engineering environment.
Candidates with automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience in wire harnesses, electrical connectors, or component design release are highly encouraged to apply.
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
Electrical Design Release Engineer – Wire Harness Components
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Electrical Design Release Engineer to support General Motors' electrical engineering organization, focusing on wire harness subcomponents and electrical connectors.
This role combines engineering fundamentals, design release responsibilities, and project/program coordination. The selected candidate will work with engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to manage the design and release of assigned components throughout the vehicle development process.
The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of automotive engineering experience, preferably in wire harness components, electrical connectors, or design release engineering. Candidates with experience at other automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers are encouraged to apply.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who is eager to learn, coachable, technically curious, and interested in developing a career in automotive design release engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the design release process for assigned wire harness components and electrical connectors.
- Coordinate engineering activities and component releases to support vehicle program milestones.
- Work closely with design engineers, suppliers, program teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
- Participate in engineering meetings, program reviews, and technical discussions.
- Track component release activities, project schedules, deliverables, and open issues.
- Communicate engineering updates, action items, and project status through meetings and email correspondence.
- Support the review and coordination of mechanical and electrical design requirements.
- Ensure assigned components progress through the appropriate design and release processes.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers and mentors to learn engineering systems, design standards, and best practices.
- Identify potential issues, follow up on action items, and help drive engineering activities to completion.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 2–4 years of relevant engineering experience; candidates straight out of college are not being considered.
- At least 1 year of program management, project coordination, or project management experience.
- Understanding of basic mechanical and electrical engineering concepts and practices.
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
- Strong follow-up skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn new engineering systems, processes, and design guidelines.
- Coachable, proactive, and comfortable working in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with wire harness components, electrical connectors, or automotive electrical systems.
- Previous design release engineering experience.
- Experience working for an automotive OEM or Tier 1 automotive supplier.
- Familiarity with automotive product development and engineering release processes.
- Experience coordinating engineering deliverables, component changes, and program milestones.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a foundation in automotive engineering and understands basic electrical and mechanical concepts.
- Has some exposure to design release or engineering project coordination.
- Is comfortable participating in meetings and communicating with different teams.
- Can manage assigned responsibilities and follow through on deliverables.
- Is eager to learn from experienced engineers and develop within GM's engineering environment.
Candidates with automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience in wire harnesses, electrical connectors, or component design release are highly encouraged to apply.
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
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Entry Level Build And Release Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level build and release engineer job?
Entry level build and release engineer roles typically look for hands-on familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI, along with scripting in Python or Bash. Candidates who can show working pipelines through personal projects, coursework, or internships stand out. A degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field helps, but bootcamp graduates with a demonstrable portfolio are competitive too.
Which companies hire entry level build and release engineers?
Companies hiring entry level build and release engineers right now include Akraya, Systems Technology Group, Inc. (STG), and Stellantis, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring covers large technology companies building out DevOps teams, mid-size software firms scaling their delivery pipelines, and defense or government contractors with active engineering programs.
Are there remote entry level build and release engineer jobs?
Yes, though remote availability varies by employer and role type. About 50% of entry level build and release engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making this a field where new candidates can find flexible arrangements without waiting for senior-level tenure. On-site roles remain common at companies that prefer in-person onboarding for junior hires.
Are these new grad build and release engineer jobs?
Yes. These listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior build and release engineer roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships toward that threshold, and accepts a strong portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for language like 'junior,' 'associate,' or 'entry level' in the job title or requirements.
Which industries hire the most entry level build and release engineers?
Entry Level build and release engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Automotive, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain complex software delivery pipelines that need dedicated release engineering support, creating consistent demand for junior candidates who can grow into the role.