Staff Hardware Engineer: Connectivity Modules
General Motors, Sunnyvale, CA, United States
Hybrid:
This role is categorized as
hybrid . This means the successful candidate is expected to report to one of the following locations:
Warren, MI
or
Sunnyvale, CA
three times (Tues., Wed., Thurs.) per week, at minimum.
The Ideal Candidate
Connectivity plays a pivotal role in using and advancing technology to offer unparalleled customer experience and develop revenue‑generating streams, while acting as a cornerstone to offer safety‑critical, hands‑free driving solutions in line with General Motors’ strong safety culture.
We are seeking an experienced
Staff Hardware Engineer
to
own and drive
validation and test strategy for best‑in‑class automotive connectivity systems. The ideal candidate has deep, hands‑on experience developing and executing component‑ and system‑level test plans for systems involving high‑performance computing and wireless interfaces, plus a proven track record of leading and mentoring engineers, and influencing cross‑functional direction.
The Role
The
Staff Hardware Engineer
will serve as the
technical leader for validation and test
of connectivity hardware, responsible for:
Defining and implementing detailed validation strategies and plans to verify schematic design, PCB layout, performance, functional and electrical validation of all interfaces.
Ensuring robust issue detection, triage, and resolution for hardware components and systems that support Connectivity technologies across all GM vehicles and architectures.
Providing
technical leadership and day‑to‑day guidance
to other hardware validation engineers, establishing best practices and driving continuous improvement in methods, coverage, and metrics.
This role is tightly coupled to cross‑functional teams, including mechanical designers, PCB layout, product managers, RF/Wireless and systems engineers, suppliers, and software/firmware teams, to:
Create secure and reliable Connectivity solutions.
Assist in defining future technology roadmaps.
Ensure timely resolution of issues that arise throughout development and production.
Represent hardware validation status, risk, and trade‑offs to program leadership.
What You’ll Do
Serve as
validation and test lead
for Connectivity modules, ensuring alignment of test strategy with program requirements and milestones.
Expert use of lab instruments:
Oscilloscopes, VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, Logic Analyzers, Power Analyzers .
Lead validation of
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 modules to verify component‑and‑system‑level functionality, including regression and corner‑case coverage.
Collaborate with design and production teams to understand and test against product requirements;
challenge requirements and test coverage where necessary
to ensure robustness.
Analyze and interpret data from validation tests, offering
clear insights, risk assessments, and recommendations
to stakeholders.
Validate
power delivery, power sequencing, and power rail stability
under various operating modes and environmental conditions.
Collaborate with silicon vendors (e.g.,
NXP, TI, Qualcomm ) to align on SoC bring‑up, interface characteristics, and debug of complex issues.
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 for cellular, Wi‑Fi, GNSS, UWB, and other wireless technologies.
Create
clear test reports, validation metrics, and dashboards ; recommend corrective actions or design improvements based on test results and trends.
Mentor and coach
junior engineers and peers in test methodology, lab practices, and data analysis.
Drive
process and methodology improvements
in validation, including automation, coverage tracking, and design‑for‑test feedback to design teams.
Required Skills and Experience
Minimum of a
bachelor’s degree
in
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
8+ years
of hands‑on validation experience with focus on embedded and connectivity systems, preferably in automotive or high‑volume consumer electronics.
Demonstrated experience
leading validation activities or teams
(formal or informal), including planning, prioritization, and reporting of validation status and risks.
Experience validating
high‑performance computer systems
and
high‑speed digital interfaces
(e.g.,
PCIe, USB, Ethernet, LPDDR ).
Familiarity with
power management ICs, voltage regulators, low‑power design principles, and deep sleep/wake‑up flows .
Strong skills in
data analysis and debug , including the ability to isolate and root‑cause complex HW and system issues across silicon, board, and system levels.
Excellent
communication and collaboration
skills, with the ability to clearly present technical status, risks, and recommendations to cross‑functional teams and leadership.
Ability to work independently in a
fast‑paced, ambiguous environment , while providing structure and leadership to validation efforts.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Master’s degree
in a related engineering field.
Knowledge and experience in
wireless interfaces and technologies
(e.g., cellular, Wi‑Fi, GNSS, UWB, Bluetooth).
Experience in
automotive electronics
development, launch, and production support.
Experience with
design‑for‑test , HW/SW co‑validation, and validation automation frameworks.
Experience mentoring engineers, leading cross‑functional debug efforts, and influencing architecture and design decisions based on validation learnings.
Additional Information
Relocation may be available for this position.
COMPENSATION
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.
The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.
The salary range for this role is 145,000 to 222,200. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Bonus potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Benefits
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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This role is categorized as
hybrid . This means the successful candidate is expected to report to one of the following locations:
Warren, MI
or
Sunnyvale, CA
three times (Tues., Wed., Thurs.) per week, at minimum.
The Ideal Candidate
Connectivity plays a pivotal role in using and advancing technology to offer unparalleled customer experience and develop revenue‑generating streams, while acting as a cornerstone to offer safety‑critical, hands‑free driving solutions in line with General Motors’ strong safety culture.
We are seeking an experienced
Staff Hardware Engineer
to
own and drive
validation and test strategy for best‑in‑class automotive connectivity systems. The ideal candidate has deep, hands‑on experience developing and executing component‑ and system‑level test plans for systems involving high‑performance computing and wireless interfaces, plus a proven track record of leading and mentoring engineers, and influencing cross‑functional direction.
The Role
The
Staff Hardware Engineer
will serve as the
technical leader for validation and test
of connectivity hardware, responsible for:
Defining and implementing detailed validation strategies and plans to verify schematic design, PCB layout, performance, functional and electrical validation of all interfaces.
Ensuring robust issue detection, triage, and resolution for hardware components and systems that support Connectivity technologies across all GM vehicles and architectures.
Providing
technical leadership and day‑to‑day guidance
to other hardware validation engineers, establishing best practices and driving continuous improvement in methods, coverage, and metrics.
This role is tightly coupled to cross‑functional teams, including mechanical designers, PCB layout, product managers, RF/Wireless and systems engineers, suppliers, and software/firmware teams, to:
Create secure and reliable Connectivity solutions.
Assist in defining future technology roadmaps.
Ensure timely resolution of issues that arise throughout development and production.
Represent hardware validation status, risk, and trade‑offs to program leadership.
What You’ll Do
Serve as
validation and test lead
for Connectivity modules, ensuring alignment of test strategy with program requirements and milestones.
Expert use of lab instruments:
Oscilloscopes, VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, Logic Analyzers, Power Analyzers .
Lead validation of
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 modules to verify component‑and‑system‑level functionality, including regression and corner‑case coverage.
Collaborate with design and production teams to understand and test against product requirements;
challenge requirements and test coverage where necessary
to ensure robustness.
Analyze and interpret data from validation tests, offering
clear insights, risk assessments, and recommendations
to stakeholders.
Validate
power delivery, power sequencing, and power rail stability
under various operating modes and environmental conditions.
Collaborate with silicon vendors (e.g.,
NXP, TI, Qualcomm ) to align on SoC bring‑up, interface characteristics, and debug of complex issues.
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 for cellular, Wi‑Fi, GNSS, UWB, and other wireless technologies.
Create
clear test reports, validation metrics, and dashboards ; recommend corrective actions or design improvements based on test results and trends.
Mentor and coach
junior engineers and peers in test methodology, lab practices, and data analysis.
Drive
process and methodology improvements
in validation, including automation, coverage tracking, and design‑for‑test feedback to design teams.
Required Skills and Experience
Minimum of a
bachelor’s degree
in
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
8+ years
of hands‑on validation experience with focus on embedded and connectivity systems, preferably in automotive or high‑volume consumer electronics.
Demonstrated experience
leading validation activities or teams
(formal or informal), including planning, prioritization, and reporting of validation status and risks.
Experience validating
high‑performance computer systems
and
high‑speed digital interfaces
(e.g.,
PCIe, USB, Ethernet, LPDDR ).
Familiarity with
power management ICs, voltage regulators, low‑power design principles, and deep sleep/wake‑up flows .
Strong skills in
data analysis and debug , including the ability to isolate and root‑cause complex HW and system issues across silicon, board, and system levels.
Excellent
communication and collaboration
skills, with the ability to clearly present technical status, risks, and recommendations to cross‑functional teams and leadership.
Ability to work independently in a
fast‑paced, ambiguous environment , while providing structure and leadership to validation efforts.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Master’s degree
in a related engineering field.
Knowledge and experience in
wireless interfaces and technologies
(e.g., cellular, Wi‑Fi, GNSS, UWB, Bluetooth).
Experience in
automotive electronics
development, launch, and production support.
Experience with
design‑for‑test , HW/SW co‑validation, and validation automation frameworks.
Experience mentoring engineers, leading cross‑functional debug efforts, and influencing architecture and design decisions based on validation learnings.
Additional Information
Relocation may be available for this position.
COMPENSATION
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.
The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.
The salary range for this role is 145,000 to 222,200. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Bonus potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Benefits
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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