Engineering Manager, Cellular Technology

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

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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of management experience in hardware development
• 10+ years of expertise in 3GPP cellular technology, including module design, testing, and/or certification
• Expertise in development of IoT, Smartphones or NTN modules
• Experience with testing and debugging tools such as call boxes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, Wireshark, and modem tools
• Familiarity with antenna systems
• Strong knowledge of RF theory
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex hardware and system issues
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines
• Ability to travel ~5%
• Preferred: 15+ years of experience in hardware design and testing
• Preferred: Master's degree in an engineering-related field
• Preferred: Knowledge of SIM technology
• Preferred: Knowledge of automotive or access-control systems

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in 3GPP Cellular Technology, including module design, testing, and certification, while effectively leading cross-functional teams to develop and manage technology roadmaps and functional requirements for Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial Networks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 3GPP Cellular Technology Expertise
• Hardware Development Management
• Wireless Network Functional Requirements
• Testing and Debugging Tools Proficiency
• RF Theory Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cellular Module Design
• Network Functional Requirements Development
• IoT Module Development
• Smartphone Module Development
• Antenna Systems Familiarity
• Problem-Solving Skills
• System Testing
• Hardware Component Evaluation
• Technology Roadmap Management
• Regulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Teamwork Skills
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Terrestrial Networks
• Non-Terrestrial Networks
• Automotive Systems
• Access-Control Systems
• SIM Technology

Tools & Technologies

• Call Boxes
• Spectrum Analyzers
• Network Analyzers
• Wireshark
• Modem Tools