General Motors · 7 hours ago
Digital Key Hardware Engineer
Warren, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$103K/yr - $158K/yr
10+ years expGeneral Motors is seeking a highly skilled Hardware Design Engineer to develop best-in-class automotive Digital Key systems. The role involves creating and managing hardware designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
Hiring Manager
Joy K.
Responsibilities
Create and manage schematics, PCB layouts, and BOMs to ensure reliable and high-performance hardware designs
Design and develop complex multi-layer PCB layouts for high-density designs, with a focus on signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal management
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define design specifications and ensure they align with system requirements
Perform signal and power integrity analysis, including grounding, trace routing, and impedance control
Work closely with external manufacturers and suppliers to ensure that designs are optimized for fabrication, assembly, and cost-efficiency
Develop test strategies and validation methods to ensure design reliability and performance of hardware designs
Manage design revisions and perform continuous improvements on existing designs
Provide technical support during prototype builds and assist in troubleshooting design-related issues
Ensure compliance with industry standards, including safety and regulatory requirements
Support and provide direction to suppliers throughout the development process
Report to senior leaders on project status, roadblocks, and escalation requests
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in hardware design and testing, preferably in automotive or consumer electronics
Proven expertise in BLE, UWB, NFC, and other short-range wireless technologies
Experience working with CCC/Apple Car Keys/MFi/NFC Forum requirements
Strong proficiency in PCB design including schematics capture and layout using industry-standard tools such as Mentor Graphics, Altium, Eagle, or KiCad
Hands-on experience with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
Solid Knowledge of embedded systems and processor architectures (ARM-based systems, etc.) and low-power design techniques
Familiarity with wireless connectivity protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, BLE, NFC, UWB) and best practice for coexistence and de-sense mitigation
Familiarity with automotive-grade components, environmental constraints, and compliance to applicable regulations
Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, and other reliability engineering practices
Knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet
Ability to interpret and apply EMC/EMI design principles and regulatory requirements (FCC, CE, etc.)
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work through complex hardware and system issues
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines
Preferred
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Knowledge and experience in wireless interfaces and technology
Experience with secure hardware design, including TPMs, secure elements, and cryptographic accelerators
Familiarity with automotive cybersecurity standards (e.g., ISO/SAE 21434)
Experience with design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for testability (DFT) in high-volume production environments
Exposure to vehicle integration and validation processes, including working with HIL systems and vehicle test benches
Knowledge of OTA update mechanisms and hardware support for secure provisioning
Experience working with global suppliers and managing hardware development across multiple geographies
Understanding of digital key ecosystems, including mobile device interoperability, credential provisioning, and secure communication protocols
Benefits
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
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$8.51BKey Investors
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2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
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Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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