Engineering Manager, Antenna & RF Hardware

Job DescriptionThe automotive wireless space is evolving rapidly, driven by increasing demands for advanced connectivity technologies including 5G MIMO, Wi-Fi 7, GNSS, V2X,BLE,UWB,NTN,andtraditionalbroadcastsystems.Deliveringworld-classwirelessperformancerequiresbalancingvehiclestyling,aerodynamics,cost,manufacturability,andRFperformancewhilesupportingaggressivevehicledevelopmenttimelines.We are seeking an experienced technical leader to build and lead a team focused on solving complex antenna and RF front-end challenges. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both people leadership and deep technical expertise.Thesuccessfulcandidatewillprovidetechnicaldirection,guideengineeringdecisions,supportproductdevelopment,andremainactivelyinvolvedinantennaandRFdesign,simulation,validation,andproblem-solvingactivitieswhenneeded.ReportingtotheSeniorManager,Antennas,thisindividualwillhelpdefinetechnicalstrategy,navigatecomplexandundefinedproblemspaces,anddrivedata-baseddecisionsthatenablesuccessfulproductexecution.KeyResponsibilitiesTechnical&PeopleLeadershipLead,coach,anddevelopateamofantennaandRFhardwareengineers.EstablishtechnicaldirectionforcomplexantennaandRFfront-enddevelopmentprograms.Guidesimulation,measurement,validation,androot-causeinvestigationstosupportdata-drivendecisionmaking.Fostertechnicalgrowth,careerdevelopment,andhigh-performanceengineeringpracticeswithintheteam.Remainhands-onandcapableofcontributingdirectlytodesign,simulation,testing,andtroubleshootingefforts.RepresentantennaandRFengineeringintechnicalreviews,leadershipdiscussions,andcross-functionalforums.Driveprioritization,resourceplanning,andexecutionacrossmultipledevelopmentprograms.Antenna&RFHardwareDevelopmentLeadthedesignanddevelopmentofantennasystemssupportingcellular,GNSS,Wi-Fi,Bluetooth,V2X,satelliteradio,andemergingwirelesstechnologies.GuideRFfront-endarchitecturedevelopmentincludingLNAs,matchingnetworks,filters,diplexers,multiplexers,andrelatedcircuitfunctionality.Supportelectromagneticsimulation,RFanalysis,andperformanceoptimizationactivities.Ensuresuccessfulcorrelationbetweensimulation,laboratorytesting,andvehicle-levelperformance.Drivedesign-for-manufacturing,design-for-test,andreliabilityconsiderationsthroughoutproductdevelopment.Overseeprototypedevelopment,validationtesting,anddesignverificationactivities.SupportPCBdesignreviews,componentselection,groundingstrategies,shieldingapproaches,andRFperformanceoptimization.Leaddesignanalysisactivitiesincludingtolerancestudies,sensitivityanalysis,andworst-caseperformanceassessments.Cross-FunctionalCollaborationPartnerwithproductteamstodefinetechnologyroadmaps,engineeringrequirements,andexecutionplans.CollaboratewithRFdesenseandwirelesssystemsteamstoaddresscoexistence,interference,andnoise-relatedchallenges.Workcloselywithmechanical,manufacturing,quality,supplychain,test,andsoftwareteamstoensuresuccessfulproductintegration.Engagewithsuppliersandtechnologypartnerstoadvanceantennasolutionsandsupportsourcingstrategies.Influencetechnicaldecisionsacrossvehicleprogramsandensurealignmentwithcustomerexperienceobjectives.RequiredQualificationsMaster'sorPhDinElectricalEngineeringorarelatedSTEMfield.7+ years of overall antenna and/or RF development experience or similar Significantexperienceinantennaand/orRFhardwaredevelopment.ProvensuccessleadingantennaorRFfront-enddesigneffortsfromconceptthroughproduction.Strongtechnicalbackgroundspanningantennadesign,electromagneticsimulation,RFcircuitdesign,andsystem-levelperformanceoptimization.ExperiencewithRF/EMdesignandsimulationtoolssuchasHFSS,CST,ANSYS,ADS,orAWR.Hands-onexperiencewithRFlaboratoryequipmentincludingvectornetworkanalyzers,spectrumanalyzers,signalgenerators,andrelatedmeasurementtools.WorkingknowledgeofantennacharacterizationmethodsandRFperformanceanalysistechniques.Experienceleadingengineeringteamsorprovidingtechnicalleadershipacrosscomplexdevelopmentprograms.Strongproblem-solvingskillsandabilitytonavigateambiguitywhiledrivingengineeringdecisions.Excellentcommunicationandstakeholdermanagementskills.PreferredQualificationsAdvanceddegreeinElectricalEngineering,RF/MicrowaveEngineering,orrelateddiscipline.Experiencewithvehicle-levelRFdesenseandmulti-radiocoexistencechallenges.Priorpeopleleadershipexperiencewithinautomotive,electronics,telecommunications,orhigh-reliabilityindustries.Knowledgeofautomotivequalification,EMC,andESDrequirements.Demonstratedinnovationthroughpatents,publications,ornovelengineeringsolutions.Familiaritywithautomotiveproductdevelopmentprocessesandprogrammilestones.Strongpresentation,communication,andprojectmanagementskills.WhatYou'llBringDeepexpertiseinantennaandRFhardwaredesign.Strongtechnicalleadershipandmentoringcapabilities.Abilitytotranslatecomplexproblemsintoactionableengineeringplans.Acollaborativeapproachtosolvingcross-functionalchallenges.Passionfordevelopinginnovativeconnectivitysolutionsthatenhancethecustomerexperience.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 actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate. • The salary range for this role is (159,400 - 245,000). The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this 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: • 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-JK3 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. 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