Senior Hardware Engineer – Network Technology and Design, SerDes

Jobtailor; Milford (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Hardware Design Engineer in the United States (Missouri/Milford) to drive SerDes and Ethernet connectivity within ECU hardware. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead bench testing from bring-up to production readiness.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in hardware design for automotive electronics, strong schematic/PCB skills, and hands-on lab experience with test equipment. The role emphasizes performance, safety, and reliability.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Computer Science.
• 5+ total years in engineering at OEM, semiconductor supplier, or Tier 1 ECU supplier.
• 3+ years in electronic hardware design and development.
• Working knowledge of automotive electronic hardware and software architecture.
• Strong circuit design, schematic creation, and PCB layout skills.
• Experience with Mentor Graphics Xpedition and ORCAD.
• Experience with lab equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters).
• Proven track record leading projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate network technologies into ECU designs.
• Perform detailed hardware analysis including worst-case, signal integrity, and power integrity for SerDes and Ethernet interfaces.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and perform root cause analysis across ECUs and connectivity hardware.
• Conduct design reviews and provide feedback for high-quality, manufacturable designs.
• Develop hardware requirements and test specs for SerDes/Ethernet connectivity and circuitry.
• Develop a clear test strategy from component validation to production readiness.
• Lead bench test execution including bring-up, characterization, and debugging of prototype hardware.
• Establish domain expertise for semiconductors and ECU product lines in wired connectivity.

Skills

Electronic Hardware Design

Circuit Design

Schematic Creation

PCB Layout

SerDes and Ethernet Connectivity

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Electronics

BS in Computer Science

Tools

Mentor Graphics Xpedition

ORCAD

Power Supplies

Oscilloscopes

Signal Generators

Multimeters

Job description

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within software, mechanical, and manufacturing to ensure successful integration of network technologies into ECU electrical designs.
• Perform detailed hardware analysis, including worst-case analysis, signal integrity, and power integrity, for SerDes and Ethernet interfaces and related circuitry.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement robust, long-term solutions across ECUs and associated connectivity hardware.
• Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality, manufacturable designs that meet performance, safety, and reliability targets.
• Develop hardware requirements and test specifications for SerDes/Ethernet connectivity and supporting circuitry.
• Develop a clear test strategy covering all aspects of development, from component and board-level validation through system integration and production readiness.
• Lead bench test execution throughout the development lifecycle, including bring-up, characterization, and debug of prototype and production-intent hardware.
• Establish domain expertise for semiconductors and ECU product lines within your scope of responsibility, with focus on wired connectivity technology (SerDes and Ethernet PHYs, switches, and related components).
• Manage technology roadmaps in close collaboration with industry leaders and semiconductor partners to ensure GM’s network hardware solutions remain on the forefront of performance, cost, and scalability.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering / Electronics / Computer Science
• 5+ total years of engineering experience at an OEM, OR at a semiconductor supplier, OR at a Tier 1 ECU supplier
• 3+ years of engineering experience in electronic hardware design and development
• Working knowledge of automotive electronic hardware and automotive software architecture
• Strong proficiency in circuit design, schematic creation, and PCB layout
• Experience in hardware design tools such as Mentor Graphics Xpedition and ORCAD
• Experience with lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and multimeters
• Exceptional demonstrated experience leading projects to completion

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electronic hardware design, including circuit design, schematic creation, and PCB layout, with a strong focus on SerDes and Ethernet connectivity technologies. Proven ability to lead projects, conduct thorough hardware analysis, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, manufacturable designs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electronic Hardware Design
• Circuit Design
• Schematic Creation
• PCB Layout
• SerDes and Ethernet Connectivity

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Hardware Analysis
• Signal Integrity
• Power Integrity
• Root Cause Analysis
• Test Strategy Development
• Bench Test Execution
• Project Leadership
• Automotive Electronic Hardware
• Automotive Software Architecture

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Constructive Feedback
• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering
• BS in Electronics
• BS in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

• OEM
• Semiconductor Supplier
• Tier 1 ECU Supplier
• Wired Connectivity Technology
• ECU Product Lines

Tools & Technologies

• Mentor Graphics Xpedition
• ORCAD
• Power Supplies
• Oscilloscopes
• Signal Generators
• Multimeters