Hybrid Cellular Technology Engineering Manager, 5G for Automotive

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Company vehicle program

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an Engineering Manager - Cellular Technology in Michigan to lead a team focused on cellular hardware, RF systems, and NTN/IoT modules. You will define roadmaps, requirements, and conduct proofs of concept across Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial networks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet program milestones.

The role requires a strong background in 3GPP technologies, RF theory, and hands-on testing tools, with travel up to 5%.

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%

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.

Skills

3GPP cellular technology

Hardware development

RF theory

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Wireshark

Modem tools

Call boxes

Job description

General Motors is seeking an Engineering Manager - Cellular Technology in Michigan to lead a team focused on cellular hardware, RF systems, and NTN/IoT modules. You will define roadmaps, requirements, and conduct proofs of concept across Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial networks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet program milestones.

The role requires a strong background in 3GPP technologies, RF theory, and hands-on testing tools, with travel up to 5%.