Electrical Hardware Engineer - CCU Validation
Core
Own validation planning, execution, and release readiness for next-generation high-compute ECUs enabling automated driving and vehicle intelligence.
Role type
Senior IC electrical hardware validation engineer
Builds
Central compute units and high-performance ECUs for GM's Software-Defined Vehicle 2.0 platform
Domain
Automotive electronics, embedded computing, high-reliability hardware validation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
hardware validation of complex electronic modules, environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock), EMC/EMI validation, hardware bring-up and debug, failure analysis, high-speed interface knowledge (PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR), lab equipment operation (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers), DFMEA/DVP&R
Preferred skills
central compute/ADAS ECU experience, automotive electronics standards knowledge, structured validation documentation, engineering tools (Mathcad)
Technologies
PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR, oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers
Responsibilities
Develop validation strategies and test plans for central compute hardware; execute environmental and EMC/EMI validation activities; lead board bring-up and bench-level testing; coordinate issue tracking and root-cause analysis; ensure compliance with automotive standards and reliability expectations.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC