Engineering Manager, Antenna & RF Hardware

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 245,000; Full time

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Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

General Motors seeks an experienced technical leader to build and lead a team focused on antenna and RF front-end development. This is a hands-on role requiring both people leadership and deep technical expertise, reporting to the Senior Manager, Antennas, and driving data‑driven decisions for successful product execution.

The role encompasses design, simulation, validation, and problem-solving activities across cellular, GNSS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, V2X, and satellite radio technologies, with a

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field.
• 7+ years of antenna/RF development experience and proven leadership of front-end design efforts.
• Experience with RF design, electromagnetic simulation, and RF performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of antenna and RF hardware engineers.
• Define technical direction for complex antenna/RF programs and guide simulations, validation, and root-cause investigations.
• Collaborate across product, RF desense, and software teams to ensure successful integration and performance.

Skills

Antenna/RF development

Leadership

Technical direction

Problem solving

Education

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HFSS

CST

ANSYS

ADS

AWR

Job description

Job Description

The 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, and traditional broadcast systems. Delivering world-class wireless performance requires balancing vehicle styling, aerodynamics, cost, manufacturability, and RF performance while supporting aggressive vehicle development timelines. 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. The successful candidate will provide technical direction, guide engineering decisions, support product development, and remain actively involved in antenna and RF design, simulation, validation, and problem‑solving activities when needed. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Antennas, this individual will help define technical strategy, navigate complex and undefined problem spaces, and drive data‑based decisions that enable successful product execution.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & People Leadership Lead, coach, and develop a team of antenna and RF hardware engineers. Establish technical direction for complex antenna and RF front‑end development programs. Guide simulation, measurement, validation, and root‑cause investigations to support data‑driven decision making. Foster technical growth, career development, and high‑performance engineering practices within the team. Remain hands‑on and capable of contributing directly to design, simulation, testing, and troubleshooting efforts. Represent antenna and RF engineering in technical reviews, leadership discussions, and cross‑functional forums. Drive prioritization, resource planning, and execution across multiple development programs.

Antenna & RF Hardware Development Lead the design and development of antenna systems supporting cellular, GNSS, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, V2X, satellite radio, and emerging wireless technologies. Guide RF front‑end architecture development including LNAs, matching networks, filters, diplexers, multiplexers, and related circuit functionality. Support electromagnetic simulation, RF analysis, and performance optimization activities. Ensure successful correlation between simulation, laboratory testing, and vehicle‑level performance. Drive design‑for‑manufacturing, design‑for‑test, and reliability considerations throughout product development. Oversee prototype development, validation testing, and design verification activities. Support PCB design reviews, component selection, grounding strategies, shielding approaches, and RF performance optimization. Lead design analysis activities including tolerance studies, sensitivity analysis, and worst‑case performance assessments.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner with product teams to define technology roadmaps, engineering requirements, and execution plans. Collaborate with RF desense and wireless systems teams to address coexistence, interference, and noise‑related challenges. Work closely with mechanical, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, test, and software teams to ensure successful product integration. Engage with suppliers and technology partners to advance antenna solutions and support sourcing strategies. Influence technical decisions across vehicle programs and ensure alignment with customer experience objectives.

Required Qualifications

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field. 7+ years of overall antenna and/or RF development experience or similar Significant experience in antenna and/or RF hardware development. Proven success leading antenna or RF front‑end design efforts from concept through production. Strong technical background spanning antenna design, electromagnetic simulation, RF circuit design, and system‑level performance optimization. Experience with RF/EM design and simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, ANSYS, ADS, or AWR. Hands‑on experience with RF laboratory equipment including vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and related measurement tools. Working knowledge of antenna characterization methods and RF performance analysis techniques. Experience leading engineering teams or providing technical leadership across complex development programs. Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity while driving engineering decisions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, or related discipline. Experience with vehicle‑level RF desense and multi‑radio coexistence challenges. Prior people leadership experience within automotive, electronics, telecommunications, or high‑reliability industries. Knowledge of automotive qualification, EMC, and ESD requirements. Demonstrated innovation through patents, publications, or novel engineering solutions. Familiarity with automotive product development processes and program milestones. Strong presentation, communication, and project management skills.

What You'll Bring

Deep expertise in antenna and RF hardware design. Strong technical leadership and mentoring capabilities. Ability to translate complex problems into actionable engineering plans. A collaborative approach to solving cross‑functional challenges. Passion for developing innovative connectivity solutions that enhance the customer experience.

Compensation

• 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, as well as geography of the selected candidate.
• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits

• 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.

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 is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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