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Development Engineer

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

This position reports to the Principal Hardware Engineer and is part of the R&D team based in Marlborough, MA, with occasional work in Shrewsbury, MA. This is an on-site role. What you will do:

This position reports to the Principal Hardware Engineer and is part of the R&D team based in Marlborough, MA, with occasional work in Shrewsbury, MA. This is an on-site role. What you will do:

... hardware, software, and systems infrastructure for AI breakthroughs. The Principal AI Performance ... Required : • BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field • Experience ...

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As of Jun 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level principal hardware engineer in the United States is $147,220.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $118,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Hardware Simulation Architect

Hardware Simulation Architect

General Motors

Warren, MI

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


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8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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6th of 44 rated automakers


Job description

Job Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We're turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard -from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of peopleas we aim to makedriving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

In a rapidly-evolving industry like automotive, the need for seamless hardware/software integration is paramount. As a GVHE Hardware Simulation Architect, you have the unique opportunity to shape GM's future by leading how hardware subsystems integrate with the vehicle and its software. In this role, you will act as a hardwaresystems simulation authority for GM, owning how GVHE hardware and controllers come together in multidomain virtual vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish central CoSIM capability that works with Software and Services Systems Engineers and GVHE Tech Specialists/ETLs to define reference architectures, model libraries, and methods for GVHEowned domains.
  • Engage in focused pilots that are tightly wired into TFRP, MBSE, and Virtual Validation processes and influence GVDP PAR/VBOR
  • Integrate Hardware via CoSIM into the Systems Engineering and Virtual Validation backbone.
  • Lead strategies that balance system cosimulation concepts, SimBOM, TFRP/VFRP, ETM, GVDP elements.
  • Ensure CoSIM assets, runs, and metrics are reflecting hardware performance. decisions, eliminating the need for physical demos.
  • Achieve measurable outputs including the virtualization of test cases, earlier defect detection, reduction in HIL/vehicle & bench usage in the pilot domains, and credible correlation between CoSIM and physical test.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in product development, systems engineering, or work related to software/hardware connectivity.
  • Technical knowledge of GVHE components and vehicle-level integration
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Skilled and proficient with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Extensive personal experience and discernment to plan and accomplish goals.
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks. Lead and likely direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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General Motors is a company with global scale and capabilities, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, with employees around the world. The company employs over 165,000 people, serves six continents, operates across 22 time zones, and has a diverse workforce speaking 75 languages1. GM’s vision is to drive the world forward by pioneering innovations that move and connect people to what matters. The company is working towards an all-electric future with its new Ultium Platform and is pushing transportation options beyond our wildest imaginations with autonomous vehicles. GM is also committed to becoming the most inclusive company in the world.

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Year founded

1908