Hardware Engineer – Central Compute ECUs (Automotive)

General Motors; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 136,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance programs

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Hardware Engineer – Central Compute in Sunnyvale, California, to design and validate next-generation high-compute ECUs that empower automated driving and vehicle intelligence.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 2-5 years of relevant experience, along with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $136,200, with bonus potential based on performance.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in hardware design, electronics engineering, or embedded systems.
• Basic knowledge of hardware design and embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and validation of high-compute ECUs.
• Support schematic design and electrical analysis for central compute ECUs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and silicon partners on hardware-related projects.

Skills

Digital electronics

Microprocessors

Basic knowledge of power supplies

High-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR)

Schematic capture and PCB design principles

Hands-on experience with lab equipment

Strong analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Logic analyzers

Microsoft Office

Mentor Xpedition

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Hardware Engineer – Central Compute in Sunnyvale, California, to design and validate next-generation high-compute ECUs that empower automated driving and vehicle intelligence.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 2-5 years of relevant experience, along with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $136,200, with bonus potential based on performance.