Cellular Technology Lead: 3GPP, IoT & NTN Networks

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an accomplished hardware engineering leader to manage a team of cellular technology experts, delivering Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial network solutions for GM platforms. You will drive the technology roadmap, define system and module requirements, and coordinate across multiple functions to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in 3GPP cellular tech, 5+ years of management, and experience with IoT/NTN modules, RF theory, and testing tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in 3GPP cellular tech, with module design, testing or certification.
• 5+ years of hardware development management experience.
• Experience in IoT, Smartphones or NTN modules.
• Proficient with testing tools like spectrum analyzers, Wireshark, and modem tools.
• Strong RF theory knowledge and antenna systems familiarity.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Willingness to travel about 5%.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of subject matter experts in cellular technology
• Develop and specify cellular module and network functional requirements for Terrestrial Networks (TN) and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)
• Develop and specify wireless network functional requirements
• Lead the development of the cellular technology roadmap
• Conduct component evaluations and proofs of concept
• Lead cross-functional meetings to drive issue resolution and support design discussions that meet program milestones
• Collaborate with Product, Systems Engineering, Program, Quality, and Supplier teams to design and deliver on-time solutions
• Participate in and lead design and technical reviews related to the technology domain
• Participate in and lead technical and regulatory discussions with validation and supplier-resiliency teams to meet GM standards
• Manage technology roadmap, system and functional requirements, product and technology evaluations, issue resolution, and testing of hardware components and systems enabling connectivity across GM vehicles and architectures
• Support future technology roadmaps from development through production

Skills

3GPP Cellular Technology Expertise

Hardware Development Management

Wireless Network Requirements Develop

RF Theory Knowledge

Testing & Debugging Tools Proficiency

Strong Communication Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Call Boxes

Spectrum Analyzers

Network Analyzers

Wireshark

Modem Tools

Job description

Jobtailor seeks an accomplished hardware engineering leader to manage a team of cellular technology experts, delivering Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial network solutions for GM platforms. You will drive the technology roadmap, define system and module requirements, and coordinate across multiple functions to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in 3GPP cellular tech, 5+ years of management, and experience with IoT/NTN modules, RF theory, and testing tools.