General Motors · 16 hours ago
Staff Core HIL Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$184K/yr - $275K/yr
7+ years expGeneral Motors is a leader in the automotive industry, committed to innovation and safety. The Staff Core HIL Engineer will design, build, and maintain advanced Hardware-in-the-Loop systems to validate embedded controllers and perception systems for next-generation vehicles, collaborating across disciplines to enhance automated driving features.
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Responsibilities
Design, build, and sustain modular HIL systems for ECU and subsystem validation across multiple vehicle platforms
Architect scalable rack-based test solutions integrating power distribution, network infrastructure, and environmental management for high-availability operation
Lead end-to-end manufacturing and integration workflows, from CAD design and parts procurement to bench commissioning and documentation
Develop and implement standard operating procedures for bench assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure repeatability and uptime
Collaborate cross-functionally with Systems, Firmware, and Validation Engineering to define I/O mappings, harnessing, and test configurations
Deploy automation and monitoring systems for bench health, including power cycling, network diagnostics, and logging infrastructure
Drive lab capacity expansion projects, including facility layout, power/network planning, and thermal management
Continuously innovate to improve efficiency, reusability, and modularity across the HIL fleet; contribute to design libraries and shared tools
Mentor technicians and junior engineers, developing training materials and ensuring adherence to quality standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering—or equivalent hands-on experience in HIL, lab automation, or robotics integration
7 + years of experience in design, integration, and maintenance of hardware validation systems or HIL infrastructure
Strong mechanical design background (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or Inventor) with proven ability to take concepts to production hardware
Experience with CNC machining, 3D printing (SLA/FDM), laser cutting, and general fabrication tools
Familiarity with ECU harnessing, power systems, and signal integrity best practices
Competence with Linux CLI, networking (Ethernet, switches, VLANs), and power distribution
Proven record of cross-functional collaboration, vendor management, and hands-on debugging of complex electromechanical systems
Preferred
Experience building or maintaining large-scale HIL or test automation systems supporting multiple ECUs or vehicle domains
Familiarity with Python, CAN/LIN tools (Vector, Kvaser, etc.), and test automation frameworks
Experience with thermal and EMI management, system grounding, and rack-level cable routing
Knowledge of lab operations, EHS compliance, and facility management
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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2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
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