Staff Hardware Engineer – Connectivity Modules

General Motors; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Hardware Design Engineer to develop cutting-edge automotive connectivity systems. This dynamic role involves designing and validating high-performance hardware components, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in hardware design, particularly in complex embedded systems, and will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of automotive technology. Join a forward-thinking company committed to safety and sustainability, and enjoy a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

401K Matching Contributions

Discount on GM Vehicles

Relocation Benefits

Company Vehicle Evaluation Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in hardware design and testing.
• Expertise in high-performance computer system design.
• Strong proficiency in PCB design and layout.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage schematics, PCB layouts, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define design specifications.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Hardware Design

Schematic Design

PCB Layout

Signal Integrity

Power Integrity

Wireless Connectivity Protocols

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Mentor Graphics

Altium

Eagle

KiCad

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Signal Generators

Job description

Staff Hardware Engineer – Connectivity Modules

Staff Hardware Engineer – Connectivity Modules

Apply: remote type Hybrid locations Warren, Michigan, United States of America; Mountain View, California, United States of America; Austin, Texas, United States of America

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted 17 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR-202506215

Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to one of the following locations: Warren, MI, Austin, TX, or Mountain View, CA three times a 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 Motor’s strong safety culture.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Hardware Design Engineer to join our team, focused on developing best-in-class automotive connectivity systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in system architecture, schematic design, and multi-layer PCB layout, particularly for systems involving high-performance computing and wireless interfaces.

The Role:

The Staff Hardware Design Engineer will be responsible for the schematic design, PCB layout, function/performance validation, and issue resolution of hardware components and systems that support Connectivity technologies across all GM vehicles and architectures. This role is tightly coupled to cross-functional teams, including vehicle integration, product managers, and system engineers, to create secure and reliable Connectivity solutions and assist in defining future technology roadmaps and resolution of issues that arise throughout development and production.

What You’ll Do:

• Create and manage schematics, PCB layouts, and BOMs to ensure reliable and high-performance hardware designs.
• Design and develop complex multi-layer PCB layouts for high-density designs, with a focus on signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define design specifications and ensure they align with system requirements.
• Perform signal and power integrity analysis, including grounding, trace routing, and impedance control.
• Work closely with external manufacturers to ensure that designs are optimized for fabrication, assembly, and cost-efficiency.
• Develop test strategies and validation methods to ensure design reliability and performance of hardware designs.
• Manage design revisions and perform continuous improvements on existing designs.
• Provide technical support during prototype builds and assist in troubleshooting design-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, including safety and regulatory requirements.
• Support selection and provide direction to CMs throughout the development process.
• Report to senior leaders on project status, roadblocks, and escalation requests.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in hardware design and testing with a focus on complex embedded and connectivity systems.
• Expertise in high-performance computer system design, including computer system architecture, high-speed digital interfaces (e.g., PCIe, USB, Ethernet), power supply design and distribution.
• Audio interface integration (e.g., I2S, analog digital codec).
• Strong proficiency in PCB design including schematics capture and layout using industry-standard tools such as Mentor Graphics, Altium, Eagle, or KiCad.
• Hands-on experience with hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal generators.
• Solid knowledge of embedded systems and processor architectures (ARM-based systems, etc.).
• Familiarity with wireless connectivity protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, BLE, NFC, UWB) and best practices for coexistence and de-sense mitigation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work through complex hardware and system issues.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master’s degree.
• Knowledge and experience in wireless interfaces and technology.

The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant in the California Bay Area might be paid in accordance with California law.

The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.

The annual salary range for this role is $168,000 - $258,800. 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.

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

Relocation: This job may be eligible for relocation 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.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer, and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds, and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax-advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision, and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family, and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics.