Staff Antenna Simulation and Design Engineer

General Motors; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff Antenna Simulation and Design Engineer to lead the future of vehicle-level RF system simulations. This pivotal role involves architecting high-fidelity simulation methods, mentoring a specialized team, and driving innovation in antenna methodologies. You will be at the forefront of engineering breakthroughs, ensuring seamless integration of RF systems across vehicle platforms. With a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration, you will shape the strategic roadmap for testing and validation, making significant contributions to the advancement of automotive technology. If you are passionate about innovation and engineering excellence, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong background in RF systems and antenna design required.
• Experience in leading engineering teams and projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the roadmap for RF system simulation and validation.
• Mentor a team of engineers and drive innovation in antenna design.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure RF systems integration.

Skills

RF System Simulation

Antenna Design

Technical Leadership

Subsystem Analysis

Modeling and Testing

Innovation in Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Simulation Tools

Modeling Software

Job description

Hybrid.This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, Michigan or Mountain View, CA three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

As a Staff Antenna Simulation and Design Engineer at GM, you will architect the future of high-fidelity, vehicle-level simulation by designing and leading the strategic roadmap that transforms how RF systems are simulated, tested, and validated. You will serve as the technical cornerstone and mentor for a specialized team of virtualization engineers—setting standards, driving technical excellence, and fostering innovation. Your role includes engineering breakthrough antenna methodologies and advanced receiver/exciter architectures, while defining and cascading virtual requirements across complex hardware domains. From RF front ends to component integration, you will plan and perform subsystem analysis, modeling, testing, and validation to ensure seamless performance. With a relentless focus on innovation, you’ll continuously refine simulation methods and toolchains to stay ahead of evolving technologies, platforms, and product strategies.

What You'll Do

• Architect and lead the strategic roadmap for high-fidelity, vehicle-level RF system simulation, testing, and validation.

• Serve as a technical leader and mentor to a team of virtualization engineers, setting engineering standards and fostering a culture of innovation.

• Design and implement advanced antenna methodologies and novel receiver/exciter architectures.

• Define, cascade, and align virtual simulation requirements across diverse and complex hardware domains.

• Plan, execute, and analyze RF subsystem modeling, testing, and validation, from RF front ends through to digital integration.

• Drive continuous improvement of RF simulation methods, tools, and workflows to remain ahead of emerging technologies and product strategies.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration and performance of RF systems across the vehicle platform.

• Manage budgets and planning for both outsourced efforts and in-house vehicle-level simulations.