Electrical Hardware Engineer – Central Compute

General Motors

Hardware Engineer responsible for designing pioneering high-compute ECUs for automated driving in GM's vehicles. Collaborating cross-functionally to enhance vehicle intelligence and digital experiences.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,000 - $136,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the design, development, and validation of next-generation high-compute ECUs that enable automated driving, vehicle intelligence, and immersive digital experiences.
Support schematic design, component selection, and circuit implementation for central compute ECUs (ADAS/IVI).
Perform electrical analysis including power distribution, signal integrity, thermal considerations, and high-speed digital interface layout inputs.
Participate in board bring-up activities, including smoke testing, power-on sequencing, and debug of early prototype hardware.
Collaborate with silicon partners and internal engineering teams focused on Hardware, Software and/or Feature Development.
Ensure designs meet automotive standards including ISO 26262, AEC-Q100/200, EMC/EMI, design robustness, and manufacturability expectations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
2-5 years of experience in hardware design, electronics engineering, or embedded systems (internships/co-ops count).
Basic knowledge of: Digital electronics, microprocessors, and power supplies.
High-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR).
Schematic capture and PCB design principles.
Hands-on experience using lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, power supplies, logic analyzers).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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

hardware designelectronics engineeringembedded systemsdigital electronicsmicroprocessorspower supplieshigh-speed interfacesschematic capturePCB designelectrical analysis

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering