Entry-Level Hardware Electrical Design & Validation Engineer

Position Overview

Please note: GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Join our Vehicle Software and Electronics Engineering organization as an Electrical Hardware Design and Validation Engineer. In this hybrid role, you are expected to report to Metro Detroit, MI at least three times per week. You will be a key contributor in developing and deploying future automotive displays, connectivity, compute, and electrical systems for next-generation electric or internal combustion engine platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of in-vehicle compute, connectivity, and electrical systems within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate electrical hardware, systems, and schematics for automotive vehicle programs.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineering teams to integrate electrical components seamlessly.
• Generate detailed documentation including wiring diagrams, schematics, PCB layouts, bills of material (BOMs), and test procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to electrical and hardware systems during build, integration, and testing phases.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations, standards, and company policies while driving continuous improvement initiatives in cost, design, reliability, and manufacturability.

Opportunities Include

• Leading the integration of assigned harnesses/cables within the vehicle architecture.
• Supporting PCB layout, component selection, and system prototyping activities from board to enclosure level of integration.
• Developing and testing components for EMC and environmental performance.
• Validating audio quality, connectivity, reception, and RF regulatory certifications.
• Developing and testing interior displays and infotainment systems.
• Optimizing harnesses for cost, mass, vehicle integration, and manufacturing.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Must be graduating between Dec 2025 – June 2026.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and communication protocols (CAN, RS-485, Ethernet, etc.).
• Demonstrable knowledge in electrical system design, schematics, and documentation.
• Knowledge of safety compliance standards (UL, CE, ISO 13849, etc.).
• Experience with rapid prototyping and iterative development cycles.
• Familiarity with simulation tools for circuit analysis (SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Solid understanding of analog and digital circuits, PCB layout, PLC Control, and component selection.
• Experience with industry-standard tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, Siemens NX, Capital, or other CAD design tools.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: The base salary will be determined based on factors relevant to the position as well as the geography of the selected candidate.
• 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 including medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, an employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts, and more.