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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Hardware Engineer: Connectivity Modules - **Company:** General Motors - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Bluetooth, Code Coverage, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Ethernet, Firmware, Radio-Frequency Identification, PCI Express, Strategies of Testing, USB, Wi-Fi Technology, Test Scripts, Hardware Testing, System-level Testing, Information Technology, Wireless Technologies, Hardware Infrastructure, Pcb Layout, GNSS - **Published:** July 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gckmpd ## About the Role + 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. ## Description 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., **COMPENSATION** : The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. 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