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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 time type Full time posted on Posted 15 Days Ago job requisition id JR-202501112

Job Description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to one of the following locations: Detroit, MI, Warren, MI or Mountain View, CA, you are expected to report to that location 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 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 Connectivity Module Hardware Engineer with a strong background in 5G, BT, Wi-Fi, BLE, UWB, and NFC technologies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in hardware design, including system architecture, schematics capture, thermal analysis, and layout related to power circuitry, PCB flooring plan, RF front end, etc. to develop best in class Connectivity systems for General Motor’s vehicles.

The Role:

The Connectivity Module Hardware Design Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, 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:

• Hardware Design: Design, develop, and test Connectivity hardware systems, including microcontrollers, sensors, wireless communication modules (5G, BT, Wi-Fi, BLE, NFC, UWB), and power management circuits while maintaining module performance and signal integrity.
• Architecture Design: Create detailed system architectures, schematics, layouts, and thermal analysis to ensure system performance requirements.
• System Integration: Collaborate with vehicle integration and packaging teams to integrate digital key hardware systems into the broader vehicle electrical architecture ensuring optimal performance considering design constraints and tradeoffs.
• Testing Plan: Contribute with the elaboration of Sanity and Deep Dive Tests Plan in component and vehicle levels.
• Prototyping & Testing: Develop and validate prototypes, conduct rigorous testing, and ensure hardware meets function, signal integrity and performance requirements.
• Troubleshooting & Debugging: Provide troubleshooting support for hardware-related issues, performing root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to ensure all program deliveries and dates are met for design releases, vehicle integration, DFMEAs, testing, defect resolution, and product launch.
• Technology Development: Stay abreast with the latest advancements in Connectivity technology and hardware design, in addition to recommending and implementing improvements to processes and products.
• Sourcing: Support selection and provide direction to CMs throughout development process.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure all hardware designs comply with relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO/IEC, CE, FCC) and regulatory requirements.
• Communication: Report to senior leaders on project status, roadblocks, and escalation requests.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• 10+ years of experience in hardware design and testing.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent with extensive industry experience.
• Expertise in 5G, BT, Wi-Fi, BLE, UWB, and NFC technologies with a strong understanding of their application in vehicle Connectivity systems.
• Strong proficiency in PCB design including schematics and layout using industry-standard tools (e.g., Xpedition, Altium, Eagle, KiCad).
• Experience with hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal generators.
• Knowledge of embedded systems design and microcontroller architectures (ARM, etc.).
• 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):

• 15+ years of experience in hardware design and testing.
• Master’s degree in engineering related field.
• Knowledge of automotive or access control systems.
• Experience with wireless connectivity protocols, coexistence and desense techniques (e.g., BT, Wi-Fi, BLE, NFC, UWB).
• Familiarity with RF design and antenna systems.

Compensation:

• The expected base compensation for this role is: $181,200- $219,400. Actual base compensation within the identified 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.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

A company vehicle will be provided for this role with successful completion of Motor Vehicle Report Review.

About GM

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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.

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.