Staff Hardware Engineer: Connectivity Modules

Descrição

Hybrid:
This role is categorized as  hybrid . This means the successful candidate is expected to report to one of the following locations:  Warren, MI  or  Sunnyvale, CA  three times (Tues., Wed., Thurs.) per week, at minimum.

The Ideal Candidate

Connectivity plays a pivotal role in using and advancing technology to offer unparalleled customer experience and develop revenue-generating streams, while acting as a cornerstone to offer safety-critical, hands-free driving solutions in line with General Motors’ strong safety culture.

We are seeking an experienced  Staff Hardware Engineer  to  own and drive  validation and test strategy for best-in-class automotive connectivity systems. The ideal candidate has deep, hands-on experience developing and executing component- and system-level test plans for systems involving high-performance computing and wireless interfaces,  plus a proven track record of leading and mentoring engineers, and influencing cross-functional direction .

The Role

The  Staff Hardware Engineer  will serve as the  technical leader for validation and test  of connectivity hardware, responsible for:

• Defining and implementing detailed validation strategies and plans to verify schematic design, PCB layout, performance, functional and electrical validation of all interfaces.
• Ensuring robust issue detection, triage, and resolution for hardware components and systems that support Connectivity technologies across all GM vehicles and architectures.
• Providing  technical leadership and day-to-day guidance  to other hardware validation engineers, establishing best practices and driving continuous improvement in methods, coverage, and metrics.

This role is tightly coupled to cross-functional teams, including mechanical designers, PCB layout, product managers, RF/Wireless and systems engineers, suppliers, and software/firmware teams, to:

• Create secure and reliable Connectivity solutions.
• Assist in defining future technology roadmaps.
• Ensure timely resolution of issues that arise throughout development and production.
• Represent hardware validation status, risk, and trade-offs to program leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as  validation and test lead  for Connectivity modules, ensuring alignment of test strategy with program requirements and milestones.
• Expert use of lab instruments:  Oscilloscopes, VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, Logic Analyzers, Power Analyzers .
• Lead validation of  signal and power integrity  for  LPDDR5, PCIe, USB3.x/2.0, SPI, I2C, CAN and LIN  buses.
• Develop, execute, and maintain  comprehensive validation plans  for Connectivity modules to verify component- and system-level functionality, including regression and corner-case coverage.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to understand and test against product requirements;  challenge requirements and test coverage where necessary  to ensure robustness.
• Analyze and interpret data from validation tests, offering  clear insights, risk assessments, and recommendations  to stakeholders.
• Validate  power delivery, power sequencing, and power rail stability  under various operating modes and environmental conditions.
• Collaborate with silicon vendors (e.g.,  NXP, TI, Qualcomm ) to align on SoC bring-up, interface characteristics, and debug of complex issues.
• Collaborate with  software/firmware, systems, and design teams  to support hardware validation, root-cause analysis, and functional bring-up.
• Collaborate with  wireless/RF systems and design teams  to support hardware validation, root-cause analysis, and functional bring-up for cellular, Wi‑Fi, GNSS, UWB, and other wireless technologies.
• Create  clear test reports, validation metrics, and dashboards ; recommend corrective actions or design improvements based on test results and trends.
• Mentor and coach  junior engineers and peers in test methodology, lab practices, and data analysis.
• Drive  process and methodology improvements  in validation, including automation, coverage tracking, and design-for-test feedback to design teams.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of a  bachelor’s degree  in  Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field .
• 8+ years  of hands-on validation experience with focus on embedded and connectivity systems, preferably in automotive or high-volume consumer electronics.
• Demonstrated experience  leading validation activities or teams  (formal or informal), including planning, prioritization, and reporting of validation status and risks.
• Experience validating  high-performance computer systems  and  high-speed digital interfaces  (e.g.,  PCIe, USB, Ethernet, LPDDR ).
• Familiarity with  power management ICs, voltage regulators, low-power design principles, and deep sleep/wake-up flows .
• Strong skills in  data analysis and debug , including the ability to isolate and root-cause complex HW and system issues across silicon, board, and system levels.
• Excellent  communication and collaboration  skills, with the ability to clearly present technical status, risks, and recommendations to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Ability to work independently in a  fast-paced, ambiguous environment , while providing structure and leadership to validation efforts.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master’s degree  in a related engineering field.
• Knowledge and experience in  wireless interfaces and technologies  (e.g., cellular, Wi‑Fi, GNSS, UWB, Bluetooth).
• Experience in  automotive electronics  development, launch, and production support.
• Experience with  design-for-test , HW/SW co-validation, and validation automation frameworks.
• Experience mentoring engineers, leading cross-functional debug efforts, and influencing architecture and design decisions based on validation learnings.

Additional Information:

Relocation may be available for this position.

COMPENSATION : The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.

The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.

       • The salary range for this role is 145,000 to 222,200 . The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

       • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits:

       • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

Informações sobre diversidade

A General Motors está comprometida em ser um local de trabalho que não só é livre de discriminação ilegal, como estimula verdadeiramente a inclusão e integração. Acreditamos enfaticamente que a diversidade na força de trabalho cria um ambiente no qual nossos colaboradores podem crescer e desenvolver melhores produtos para nossos clientes. Incentivamos os candidatos interessados a analisar as principais responsabilidades e qualificações de cada função e a se candidatar a qualquer cargo que corresponda a suas habilidades e capacidades. Os candidatos no processo de recrutamento podem, quando aplicável, ser solicitados a concluir com sucesso uma ou mais avaliações relacionadas à função e/ou uma seleção pré-emprego antes de iniciar o emprego.  Para saber mais, acesse Como contratamos.

Declaração de Igualdade de Oportunidades de Emprego (EUA)

A General Motors tem orgulho de ser um empregador que oferece oportunidades iguais.  Todos os candidatos qualificados serão considerados para o emprego, independentemente de raça, cor, religião, sexo, orientação sexual, identidade de gênero, origem nacional, deficiência ou status como veterano protegido. 

Adaptações (EUA e Canadá)

A General Motors oferece oportunidades a todos os candidatos a emprego, incluindo pessoas com deficiências. Se você precisa de uma adaptação razoável para ajudá-lo na sua pesquisa de cargos ou solicitação de emprego, fale conosco pelo e-mail [email protected] ou pelo telefone 800-865-7580. No seu e-mail, inclua uma descrição da adaptação específica que você está solicitando assim como o nome do cargo e o número de requisição do cargo ao qual está se candidatando.