Senior Hardware Engineer - Network Technology and Design: SerDes

Description

Our Mission:
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard — from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office in Milford or Warren, MI, three times per week, at minimum times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role:

General Motors is at the forefront of the transformation of automotive with the electrification of our portfolio and the development of leading-edge central compute and autonomous capabilities. Our Semiconductor Technology Engineering team is a dynamic, high-energy, and innovative group focused on design and commercialization of leading-edge hardware enabling the future of GM’s vehicle architecture.

We are seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead the hardware development of wired connectivity technology. This hardware engineer position will be dependent on building strong partnerships with both internal team members responsible for electronic control unit (ECU) design, as well as semiconductor partner(s). This role is on the Network Technology and Design team within the compute and connectivity organization within General Motors.

What You'll Do:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the software, mechanical, and manufacturing spaces to ensure successful integration of network technologies electrical design.

Perform detailed hardware analysis, including worst-case analysis, signal integrity, and power integrity.

Troubleshoot hardware issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions.

Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Develop requirements and test specifications.

Develop a clear test strategy, covering all aspects of development.

Lead bench test execution throughout the development lifecycle.

Establish domain expertise for semiconductors and electronic control unit product lines within scope of responsibility.

Manage technology roadmaps in close collaboration with industry leaders.

Required Qualification

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

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills):

Master’s degree in electrical engineering

Industry knowledge with the design and application of different semiconductors

Exceptional collaboration and teamwork skills; demonstrated ability for working across functional and organizational boundaries

Strong problem-solving skills and proven ability to learn quickly

Relocation:

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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