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Hybrid: This means the successful candidate is expected to report to their primary location (Mountain View, CA OR Warren, MI) three times per week, at minimum. The Role: 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 Motor’s strong safety culture. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Connectivity Module Hardware Engineer with a strong background in 5G, BT, Wi-Fi, BLE, UWB, and NFC technologies. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of management experience in hardware development as well as hands-on experience in hardware design, including system architecture, schematics capture, thermal analysis, and layout related to power circuitry, PCB flooring plan, RF front end, etc., to develop best-in-class Connectivity systems for General Motors’ vehicles. The Connectivity Module Hardware Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing a small team and leading the design, development, function/performance validation, and issue resolution of hardware components and systems that support Connectivity technologies across all GM vehicles and architectures. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, including vehicle integration, product managers, and system engineers, to create secure and reliable Connectivity solutions and to define future technology roadmaps and resolve issues that arise throughout development and production. What You’ll do: Hardware Design: Design, develop, and test Connectivity hardware systems, including microcontrollers, sensors, wireless communication modules (5G, BT, Wi-Fi, BLE, NFC, UWB), and power management circuits, ensuring module performance and signal integrity. Architecture Design: Create detailed system architectures, schematics, layouts, and perform thermal analysis to meet system performance requirements. System Integration: Collaborate with vehicle integration and packaging teams to integrate digital key hardware systems into the broader vehicle electrical architecture, considering design constraints and tradeoffs. Testing Plan: Contribute to the development of Sanity and Deep Dive Test Plans at component and vehicle levels. Prototyping & Testing: Develop and validate prototypes, conduct rigorous testing, and ensure hardware meets functionality, signal integrity, and performance requirements. Troubleshooting & Debugging: Provide support for hardware-related issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to meet program delivery deadlines for design releases, vehicle integration, DFMEAs, testing, defect resolution, and product launch. Technology Development: Stay updated with the latest in Connectivity technology and hardware design, recommending and implementing process and product improvements. Sourcing: Support component selection and provide guidance to Contract Manufacturers during development. Compliance & Standards: Ensure all hardware designs adhere to relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO/IEC, CE, FCC) and regulatory requirements. Communication: Report project status, roadblocks, and escalation needs to senior leadership. #J-18808-Ljbffr General Motors

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