Job Description
Hybrid:
This role is categorized ashybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to one of the following locations:Warren, MIorSunnyvale, CAthree 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 Motors97 strong safety culture.
We are seeking an experiencedStaff Hardware Engineertoown and drivevalidation 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
TheStaff Hardware Engineerwill serve as thetechnical leader for validation and testof 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.
- Providingtechnical leadership and day-to-day guidanceto 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 You92ll Do
- Serve asvalidation and test leadfor 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 ofsignal and power integrityforLPDDR5, PCIe, USB3.x/2.0, SPI, I2C, CAN and LINbuses.
- Develop, execute, and maintaincomprehensive validation plansfor 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 necessaryto ensure robustness.
- Analyze and interpret data from validation tests, offeringclear insights, risk assessments, and recommendationsto stakeholders.
- Validatepower delivery, power sequencing, and power rail stabilityunder 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 withsoftware/firmware, systems, and design teamsto support hardware validation, root-cause analysis, and functional bring-up.
- Collaborate withwireless/RF systems and design teamsto support hardware validation, root-cause analysis, and functional bring-up for cellular, Wi9Fi, GNSS, UWB, and other wireless technologies.
- Createclear test reports, validation metrics, and dashboards;recommend corrective actions or design improvements based on test results and trends.
- Mentor and coachjunior engineers and peers in test methodology, lab practices, and data analysis.
- Driveprocess and methodology improvementsin validation, including automation, coverage tracking, and design-for-test feedback to design teams.
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum of abachelor92s degreeinElectrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 8+ yearsof hands-on validation experience with focus on embedded and connectivity systems, preferably in automotive or high-volume consumer electronics.
- Demonstrated experienceleading validation activities or teams(formal or informal), including planning, prioritization, and reporting of validation status and risks.
- Experience validatinghigh-performance computer systemsandhigh-speed digital interfaces(e.g.,PCIe, USB, Ethernet, LPDDR).
- Familiarity withpower management ICs, voltage regulators, low-power design principles, and deep sleep/wake-up flows.
- Strong skills indata analysis and debug, including the ability to isolate and root-cause complex HW and system issues across silicon, board, and system levels.
- Excellentcommunication and collaborationskills, with the ability to clearly present technical status, risks, and recommendations to cross-functional teams and leadership.
- Ability to work independently in afast-paced, ambiguous environment, while providing structure and leadership to validation efforts.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Master92s degreein a related engineering field.
- Knowledge and experience inwireless interfaces and technologies(e.g., cellular, Wi9Fi, GNSS, UWB, Bluetooth).
- Experience inautomotive electronicsdevelopment, launch, and production support.
- Experience withdesign-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.
