Head of Connectivity Hardware Engineering

General Motors LLC; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors LLC is seeking a Connectivity Hardware Engineering Manager to lead a small team responsible for sourcing, change management, and integration of connectivity telematics modules across GM vehicles.

The role requires hands-on experience in end-to-end ECU hardware development, BoM management, and collaboration with purchasing, supply chain, and validation teams to ensure readiness for production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in hardware development for automotive, consumer electronics, or related industries.
• Experience with GM processes for sourcing, part release, and ECRs.
• Demonstrated ownership of hardware from concept through launch, including supplier engagement and cross-functional alignment.
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting technical content to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of hardware Design Release Engineers focused on development and release of Connectivity hardware modules.
• Drive specification development for Connectivity components (performance, RF, power, security, regulatory, vehicle interfaces).
• Own sourcing, Engineering Change Requests (ECR), and alignment with Product Cost Engineering activities for Connectivity Hardware solutions.
• Lead vehicle packaging and integration of the Connectivity Hardware into vehicle platforms, ensuring mechanical, thermal, and EMC constraints are met.
• Manage BoM and Tier‑N resiliency activities, design reviews, timing alignment, risk tracking, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate prototype, DV, PV, and launch hardware builds with suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Hardware development

Supplier engagement

Cross-functional leadership

ECU hardware

RF/EMC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

General Motors LLC is seeking a Connectivity Hardware Engineering Manager to lead a small team responsible for sourcing, change management, and integration of connectivity telematics modules across GM vehicles.

The role requires hands-on experience in end-to-end ECU hardware development, BoM management, and collaboration with purchasing, supply chain, and validation teams to ensure readiness for production.