Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning: Define the long-term vision and roadmap for in-vehicle connectivity hardware, aligning development with overall product and platform strategies. Guide evolution of network infrastructure architecture and technology upgrades.
- Hardware Design & Development: Lead the design and development of connectivity hardware, including component selection, system architecture, schematics, and PCB layout. Oversee the full development cycle from concept through production.
- Connectivity Technology Expertise: Bring deep knowledge of wireless technologies such as 5G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, BLE, UWB, and NFC. Experience with IoT devices, embedded systems, edge computing, and wireless protocols is highly valued. Strong understanding of RF and antenna fundamentals is essential.
- System Integration: Partner with software, mechanical, and vehicle integration teams to ensure seamless integration of connectivity hardware within the broader vehicle architecture.
- Testing and Validation: Develop and execute test plans to validate hardware performance and reliability. Ensure compliance with relevant industry and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO/IEC, CE, FCC).
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, systems engineers, and potentially external design partners to align goals, manage interfaces, and ensure timely delivery.
- Technology Scouting: Stay current on emerging technologies in hardware and connectivity. Identify trends that could shape future product strategies or create competitive advantages.
Requirements
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 15+ years of hands-on experience in hardware development, including full product lifecycle ownership and leadership of complex programs.
- Technical Expertise: Proficient in circuit design, PCB layout, hardware bring-up/debug, and wireless communication technologies.
- Leadership and Communication Skills: Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams, communicate complex ideas clearly, and drive alignment across stakeholders.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and evolving technologies. Act as a TLM from an individual contributor standpoint providing leadership and guidance to others in the org
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree in a related engineering or technical discipline
- Strong market awareness and ability to shape product and technology direction through external trends and insights.
Team
Structure: The Compute and Connectivity Group supports GM’s vision by providing the architecture, design, and validation efforts to support our Software Defined Vehicle future. We are engaged, inclusive, and innovative teams that adapt to challenges and work together to enable cutting edge products and services to get to our customers.
Additional Information
- Act as a TLM from an individual contributor standpoint providing leadership and guidance to others in the org
- 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: $234,000 - $358,000. 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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