Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer, Central Compute Unit

General Motors (GM)

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Sunnyvale, CAWarren, MI
Salary
$125,200–$192,700 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
79 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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TL;DR · Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer, Central Compute Unit

Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer – Central Compute Unit The Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer joins the team to support next-generation Central Compute, ADAS, and software-defined vehicle platforms. This role focuses on electrical architecture, circuit design, hardware integration, and validation to deliver production-ready ECUs. Responsibilities include developing schematics for mixed-signal and high-speed digital designs, performing component selection based on automotive qualifications, and providing PCB layout guidance for signal and power integrity. The engineer will conduct WCCA, DFMEA activities, and lead bench-level bring-up using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to resolve root causes across hardware boundaries. Key technical requirements include experience with high-speed interfaces like Ethernet, PCIe, DDR, and SerDes, alongside knowledge of ISO 26262 and EMC standards. The role involves defining Hardware Software Interface Specifications and collaborating with software teams to ensure robust integration for complex automotive electronics systems.

What you'll do

  • Develop and review schematics for complex mixed-signal and high-speed digital designs.
  • Perform component selection based on electrical performance, automotive qualification, and thermal constraints.
  • Provide PCB layout guidance for signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI mitigation.
  • Conduct electrical analyses including Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA) and DFMEA activities.
  • Lead bench-level hardware bring-up, including power sequencing, clock validation, and interface activation.
  • Debug hardware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol tools to resolve root causes.
  • Develop and maintain Hardware Software Interface Specifications (HSIS) for system integration.
  • Execute hardware verification test plans and support EV/DV/PV validation phases.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in automotive or high-complexity electronics development.
  • Strong fundamentals in analog and digital circuit design.
  • Experience with schematic development and PCB layout guidance.
  • Hands-on bench debugging experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol tools.
  • Experience contributing to WCCA and DFMEA.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with high-speed interfaces (Ethernet, PCIe, DDR, SerDes) or automotive standards like ISO 26262 (preferred).

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