Senior Hardware Engineer- Digital Key

The Digital Key Sr. Hardware Test Engineer will be responsible for testing and verification of digital key component, system, and vehicle integration testing to verify functionality and performance of Digital Key technologies across all GM vehicles and architectures.

This role is tightly coupled to cross-functional teams, including vehicle integration, product management, software development, and quality teams to ensure high quality launches of the Digital Key system across GM's portfolio of vehicles.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Work with cross functional teams to develop and execute component and vehicle integration test strategies (including HIL, bench, and in-vehicle tests), test plans, and test cases to Digital Key functionality and performance.

• Work with vehicle integration teams on vehicle integration and packaging of Digital Key components to ensure robustness of wireless performance and radiation patterns due to packaging constraints and EMC interference of other systems.

• Analyze test results, vehicle logs, and RF measurements to identify defects, characterize issues, and drive resolution with cross-functional teams.

• Report to senior leaders on project status, roadblocks, and escalation requests., This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. H ardware Test Engineer-Digital Key to join our team, focused on developing best-in-class automotive Digital Key systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in digital key component, system, and vehicle integration test planning and validation particularly for systems involving BLE and UWB technology., + Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in system or integration test engineering, with a focus on wireless or connectivity systems.

• Proven expertise in BLE, UWB, NFC, and other short-range wireless technologies.

• Hands-on experience with test and debug tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, protocol analyzers, and wireless/RF test equipment.

• Experience developing, executing, and documenting test plans, test cases, and defect reports, including use of test management and defect tracking tools.

People Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work through complex integration and system issues.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

• 3+ years of experience in automotive system or integration test engineering, with a focus on wireless or connectivity systems.

• Experience with design-for-testability (DFT) concepts and how they impact integration and validation strategies in high-volume production environments.

• Experience working with global suppliers and managing hardware development integration and validation activities across multiple geographies.

• Understanding of digital key ecosystems, including mobile device interoperability, credential provisioning, and secure communication protocols.

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 New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

The expected base compensation for this role is: $125,200 - $200,700. Actual base compensation within the identified 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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