Senior Hardware Engineer – Network Technology and Design, SerDes

General Motors

Senior Hardware Engineer leading hardware development of wired connectivity technology at GM. Collaborating across teams for ECU electrical designs and delivering hardware solutions.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeMilford • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $106,600 - $192,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electronic hardware design, including circuit design, schematic creation, and PCB layout, with a strong focus on SerDes and Ethernet connectivity technologies. Proven ability to lead projects, conduct thorough hardware analysis, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, manufacturable designs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electronic Hardware DesignCircuit DesignSchematic CreationPCB LayoutSerDes and Ethernet Connectivity

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Hard Skills

Hardware AnalysisSignal IntegrityPower IntegrityRoot Cause AnalysisTest Strategy DevelopmentBench Test ExecutionProject LeadershipAutomotive Electronic HardwareAutomotive Software Architecture

Soft Skills

CollaborationConstructive FeedbackProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Mentor Graphics XpeditionORCADPower SuppliesOscilloscopesSignal GeneratorsMultimeters

Certifications & Qualifications

BS in Electrical EngineeringBS in ElectronicsBS in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

OEMSemiconductor SupplierTier 1 ECU SupplierWired Connectivity TechnologyECU Product Lines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with cross-functional teams within software, mechanical, and manufacturing to ensure successful integration of network technologies into ECU electrical designs.
Perform detailed hardware analysis, including worst-case analysis, signal integrity, and power integrity, for SerDes and Ethernet interfaces and related circuitry.
Troubleshoot hardware issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement robust, long-term solutions across ECUs and associated connectivity hardware.
Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality, manufacturable designs that meet performance, safety, and reliability targets.
Develop hardware requirements and test specifications for SerDes/Ethernet connectivity and supporting circuitry.
Develop a clear test strategy covering all aspects of development, from component and board-level validation through system integration and production readiness.
Lead bench test execution throughout the development lifecycle, including bring-up, characterization, and debug of prototype and production-intent hardware.
Establish domain expertise for semiconductors and ECU product lines within your scope of responsibility, with focus on wired connectivity technology (SerDes and Ethernet PHYs, switches, and related components).
Manage technology roadmaps in close collaboration with industry leaders and semiconductor partners to ensure GM’s network hardware solutions remain on the forefront of performance, cost, and scalability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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