Senior Hardware Engineer – Network Technology and Design

General Motors

Senior Hardware Engineer leading SerDes and Ethernet hardware development at General Motors. Driving ECU integration, validation, troubleshooting, and semiconductor technology roadmaps.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeWarren • California, Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $106,600 - $192,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hardware development for wired connectivity technologies, including SerDes and Ethernet solutions, with a strong focus on circuit design, testing, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

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Hardware DevelopmentCircuit DesignSignal Integrity AnalysisProject LeadershipAutomotive Electronic Hardware

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Hard Skills

Circuit DesignSchematic CreationPCB LayoutWorst-Case AnalysisSignal Integrity AnalysisPower Integrity AnalysisTest Specification DevelopmentBench TestingPrototype DebuggingRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingFeedback Provision

Tools & Technologies

Mentor Graphics XpeditionORCADOscilloscopesSignal GeneratorsMultimeters

Industry Keywords

SerDesEthernetAutomotive Software ArchitectureSemiconductorECU Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead hardware development of wired connectivity technology, including Serializers/Deserializers and Ethernet-based network solutions
Collaborate with software, mechanical, manufacturing, ECU design, and semiconductor partner teams
Perform worst-case analysis, signal integrity analysis, and power integrity analysis for SerDes and Ethernet interfaces and related circuitry
Troubleshoot hardware issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions across ECUs and connectivity hardware
Conduct design reviews and provide feedback to ensure manufacturable designs meeting performance, safety, and reliability targets
Develop hardware requirements and test specifications for SerDes/Ethernet connectivity and supporting circuitry
Develop test strategies spanning component and board-level validation, system integration, and production readiness
Lead bench testing throughout development, including bring-up, characterization, and prototype and production-intent hardware debugging
Establish semiconductor and ECU product-line domain expertise focused on SerDes, Ethernet PHYs, switches, and related components
Manage technology roadmaps with industry leaders and semiconductor partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Computer Science
5+ total years of engineering experience at an OEM, semiconductor supplier, or 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 with Mentor Graphics Xpedition and ORCAD
Experience with power supplies, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and multimeters
Exceptional demonstrated experience leading projects to completion

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive pay program with payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
Hybrid work arrangement, with reporting to a specific location at least 3 times a week or as otherwise dictated by the manager
Travel required at less than 25%
Equal employment opportunity and workplace inclusion
Reasonable accommodation support for applicants with disabilities