Electrical Hardware Engineer – Central Compute
Core
Design, development, and validation of next-generation high-compute ECUs for automated driving and vehicle intelligence within GM's Software-Defined Vehicle 2.0 platform.
Role type
Hardware Engineer – Central Compute
Builds
Liquid-cooled central compute units and high-compute ECUs for GM vehicles
Domain
Automotive electronics, high-performance computing, ADAS
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Schematic design, component selection, circuit implementation, electrical analysis, power distribution, signal integrity, thermal considerations, high-speed digital interface layout, SoC interface specifications, PCB design principles, lab equipment operation (oscilloscope, multimeter, logic analyzers)
Preferred skills
Central compute architecture, ADAS ECU design, embedded computing platforms, automotive electronics standards, EMC/EMI test practices, thermal analysis tools, Mentor Xpedition, Mathcad
Technologies
PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR, PMICs, DDR memory, PCIe/Ethernet PHYs, power regulators
Responsibilities
Support schematic design and component selection for central compute ECUs; Perform electrical analysis including power distribution and signal integrity; Participate in board bring-up and prototype debug; Execute bench-level testing for thermal and functional validation; Collaborate with software, systems, and manufacturing teams; Ensure designs meet ISO 26262 and AEC-Q100/200 standards
Seniority
Mid-level IC (2-5 years experience)