Hardware Engineer – Connectivity Modules

General Motors

Senior Hardware Engineer developing best-in-class automotive connectivity systems for GM, focusing on validation/testing of connectivity technologies. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and reliable solutions.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeMountain View • California, Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $113,900 - $174,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Expert use of lab instruments: Oscilloscopes, VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, Logic Analyzers, Power Analyzers.
Validation signal and power integrity for LPDDR5, PCIe, USB3.x/2.0, SPI, I2C, CAN and LIN Buses.
Develop, execute and maintain comprehensive validation plans for Connectivity module to verify component and system level functionality.
Collaborate with design and production teams to understand and test against product requirements.
Analyze and interpret data from validation tests, offering insights and recommendations.
Validate power delivery, power sequencing and power rail stability under various operating modes.
Collaborate with silicon vendors (Ex: NXP, TI, Qualcomm etc.,) to align on SoC bring up, and interface characteristics.
Collaborate with software/firmware, systems and design teams to support hardware validation, root-cause analysis and functional bring-up.
Collaborate with wireless/RF systems and design teams to support hardware validation, root-cause analysis and functional bring-up.
Create test reports, validation metrics, and recommend corrective actions or design improvements based on test results.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
6+ years of hands-on validation experience with focus on embedded and connectivity systems, preferably in automotive or consumer electronics.
Experience in validating high-performance computer systems, high-speed digital interfaces (e.g., PCIe, USB, Ethernet).
Familiarity with power management ICs, Voltage regulators, low-power design principles, and deep sleep/wake-up flows.
Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to work through complex HW and system issues.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

lab instrumentsOscilloscopesVNAsSpectrum AnalyzersLogic AnalyzersPower Analyzersvalidation planspower deliverypower sequencinghigh-speed digital interfaces

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingdata analysiscommunicationrecommendations

Certifications

bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineeringbachelor’s degree in Computer Sciencebachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering