Engineering Manager, Cellular Technology

General Motors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 159,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle program

Hybrid work

Incentive pay program

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Cellular Wireless Technology Engineering Manager with deep experience in 4G/5G cellular systems. You will lead a team that defines hardware and network requirements, evaluates components, and drives the cellular technology roadmap from development to production.

Expect a hybrid work model with up to 25% travel. You will collaborate with vehicle integration, product management, and systems engineering to deliver secure, reliable connectivity across GM vehicles and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 5+ years of management experience in hardware development.
• 10+ years in 3GPP cellular technology, module design and testing.
• Experience with IoT, Smartphones or NTN modules.
• Strong RF theory and antenna knowledge.
• Proficiency with RF testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of cellular technology experts.
• Define 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.

Skills

Cellular technology

Team leadership

RF theory

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Travel

Education

Bachelor's in EE/CE

Tools

Wireshark

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Call boxes

Modem tools

Job description

Job Description

Connectivity plays a pivotal role in advancing technology that delivers exceptional customer experiences, enables new revenue‑generating opportunities, and supports safety‑critical, hands‑free driving solutions aligned with General Motors’ strong safety culture. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cellular Wireless Technology Engineering Manager with a strong background in 4G and 5G Cellular technology. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of management experience in Wireless Standards, Hardware Design, Testing, RF, System Architecture, and Product Development to help define best‑in‑class connectivity systems for GM vehicles. In this role, the Engineering Manager - Cellular Technology will manage a team responsible for the technology roadmap, system and functional requirements, product and technology evaluations, issue resolution, and testing of hardware components and systems that enable connectivity technologies across all GM vehicles and architectures. You will work closely with cross‑functional partners—including vehicle integration, product management, and systems engineering—to create secure and reliable connectivity solutions and support future technology roadmaps from development through production.

What You’ll Do (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.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 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%

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• 15+ years of experience in hardware design and testing.
• Master’s degree in an engineering‑related field.
• Knowledge of SIM technology.
• Knowledge of automotive or access‑control systems.
• 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 your technology domain.
• Participate in and lead technical and regulatory discussions with validation and supplier‑resiliency teams to meet GM standards.

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: $159,000 - $235,000.

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.

Company Vehicle

Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

Hybrid Work & Travel

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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