Senior Hardware Engineer- Wi-Fi/BT Connectivity
$125.2k - $192.7kGeneral Motors Proving Ground
- # Senior Hardware Engineer- Wi-Fi/BT ConnectivityApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Warren, Michigan, United States of America: Sunnyvale, California, United States of Americatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-202610579**Job Description**## The Role:You will be a senior individual contributor in the Wireless Technology organization, with primary responsibility for **Wi‐Fi and Bluetooth connectivity** on multi‐radio products. You will:* Translate vehicle‐level use cases into robust, testable RF hardware and system requirements.* Contribute to Wi‐Fi/BT RF system architectures defined by Staff/Principal engineers and help drive those architectures into concrete designs and validation plans.* Lead RF validation, characterization, and debug across bench, chamber, and in‐vehicle environments, with a strong emphasis on multi‐radio coexistence.* Actively collaborate with GM’s compliance teams and external labs in debugging and troubleshoot issues found in Wi‐Fi Alliance and Bluetooth SIG certification.## ## What You Will Do (Responsibilities):System Definition, Requirements, and Architecture Contribution* Translate vehicle‐level Wi‐Fi/BT use cases into clear, testable hardware and system requirements for connectivity ECUs and subsystems.* Develop, maintain, and trace connectivity requirements for Wi‐Fi/BT hardware and RF performance, ensuring alignment with program and customer objectives.* Contribute to Wi‐Fi/BT RF system architectures and connectivity modules - including clocking, filtering, front‐end partitioning, and antenna/interconnect concepts.* Provide structured feedback from validation, characterization, and field issues back into requirements and architecture documents to drive continuous improvement.### Schematic, Layout, and Interconnect Support* Support schematic development and guide PCB layout for Wi‐Fi/BT RF signal paths, including PAs, LNAs, FEMs, switches, diplexers, filters, and antenna interfaces.* Influence PCB stack‐up, routing discipline, impedance control, and grounding strategies to meet GM and industry RF performance margins across voltage, temperature, and environmental conditions.* Define and review sub‐system interconnect strategies (power, RF, high‐speed data) for connectivity modules, including connector selection and placement, with attention to EMI/EMC robustness and manufacturability.* Review design changes for their RF and coexistence impact, providing practical guidance to hardware design teams.### RF Systems, Performance, and Multi‐Radio Coexistence* Develop and refine RF performance targets and KPIs for Wi‐Fi and Bluetooth (Classic and BLE), ensuring traceability to program requirements and user experience goals.* Analyze and validate multi‐radio coexistence across Wi‐Fi/BT and neighboring radios (e.g., UWB, LTE/5G, GNSS, NFC and other radios) in shared modules, focusing on desense, blocking, intermodulation, and noise coupling paths.* Propose and evaluate mitigation strategies - such as filtering, shielding, antenna isolation, timing/resource coordination, and layout/placement changes.* Support regulatory and standards compliance by providing RF data, participating in EMC/IME reviews, and contributing to certification test planning and issue resolution.### Test Planning, Validation, and Execution* Define and execute RF and system‐level validation strategies for: + Wi‐Fi AP and STA modes across all supported bands and channel widths (2.4/5/6 GHz). + Bluetooth Classic and BLE‐based use cases (e.g., low‐power peripherals, proximity‐based experiences, and audio). + High‐throughput wireless data paths (e.g., wireless streaming) and low‐power/always‐on connectivity behaviors.* Own Wi‐Fi, Bluetooth, and relevant coexistence test plans and execution across bench, RF chambers, and in‐vehicle environments for connectivity modules that integrate Wi‐Fi/BT.* Integrate Wi‐Fi/BT coexistence coverage into connectivity modules’ wireless and antenna validation plans; track execution, trend data, and monitor recurrence using structured dashboards and KPIs.* Perform detailed RF characterization using spectrum analyzers, VNAs, VSGs, OTA chambers, and shielded environments, leveraging scripting‐based automation to evaluate performance vs. voltage, temperature, mechanical tolerances, and packaging.* Troubleshoot and root‐cause connectivity issues using oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, RF diagnostic tools, and logs - driving issues to closure with clear data and recommendations.* Coordinate environmental and vehicle‐level hardware validation related to Wi‐Fi/BT performance, ensuring issues are captured, reproduced, tracked, and resolved across programs.### Cross‐Functional Leadership and Issue Resolution* Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, software, antenna, validation, manufacturing, and supplier teams throughout the full development lifecycle for connectivity ECUs.* Drive resolution of Wi‐Fi/BT performance and coexistence issues by structuring problems, designing targeted experiments, analyzing logs and measurements, and coordinating corrective actions with domain experts.* Represent Wi‐Fi/BT connectivity hardware considerations in cross‐functional reviews and program forums, providing data‐driven recommendations.### Documentation, Mentorship, and Continuous Improvement* Prepare high‐quality technical documentation, including RF system block diagrams, validation strategies, test reports, and ERD/CTRS updates suitable for design and program reviews.* Develop reusable Wi‐Fi/BT test setups, automation scripts, and scalable dashboards to enable consistent RF and coexistence validation across modules and vehicle programs.* Share best practices and provide informal mentorship to junior engineers and lab personnel in RF design, test methodologies, and debug approaches.* Contribute to the definition and continuous improvement of GM’s wireless hardware standards, design guidelines, and RF review checklists.## ## ## **Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):*** Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree.* Substantial experience in **RF and connectivity hardware design and validation for Wi‐Fi and Bluetooth** (Classic and BLE), ideally including multi‐radio modules (e.g., GNSS, cellular) in automotive or other high‐reliability environments.* Experience with wireless protocols and features relevant to modern vehicle connectivity and/or other IoT products (e.g., Wi‐Fi 6/6E, Wi‐Fi 7 readiness, advanced Bluetooth audio, Matter or similar ecosystems).* Hands-on experience with **Wi‐Fi and Bluetooth protocol analyzers/sniffers** for packet capture, protocol-level analysis, debugging, and root-cause investigation.* Hands‐on experience with RF lab equipment (spectrum analyzers, VNAs, VSAs, oscilloscopes, OTA chambers, shielded boxes) and RF characterization methods.* Proven ability to define and maintain hardware/system requirements (e.g., ERDs, CTRS) and to translate system use cases into executable test plans and validation strategies.* Solid understanding of **multi‐radio coexistence**, EMC/EMI considerations, and practical mitigation techniques (filtering, shielding, antenna isolation, time‐domain coordination) for Wi‐Fi/BT in dense RF environments.* Strong technical communication, documentation, and cross‐functional collaboration skills, with comfort driving technical discussions and issue resolution.**What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):*** Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of relevant experience with a master’s degree in similar RF/connectivity roles.* Experience delivering automotive **infotainment, telematics, or SDV** platforms from concept through production, including DV/PV and launch support.* Strong expertise in RF/high‐speed PCB schematic and layout practices, including stack‐up definition, impedance control, return‐path management, and grounding for Wi‐Fi/BT circuits.* Familiarity with regional and global regulatory and compliance requirements for Wi‐Fi/BT systems, and experience working with **Wi‐Fi Alliance** and **Bluetooth SIG** certification or pre‐certification test campaigns.* Working knowledge of thermal and mechanical impacts on RF performance and long‐term reliability of connectivity modules.* Proficiency in **Python or similar scripting languages** for test automation and data analysis.* Prior experience developing dashboards and analytics for RF KPI tracking across programs.* Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and technicians and to contribute to organization‐wide RF and connectivity best practices.**Compensation:**The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. ***The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.***The expected base compensation for this role is: $125,200 - $192,700. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.**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. Benefit options include 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 and more.#LI-DH2This 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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