Engineering Manager, Antenna & RF Hardware

General Motors (GM)

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Warren, MISunnyvale, CA
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49 days ago
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TL;DR · Engineering Manager, Antenna & RF Hardware

The Engineering Manager, Antenna & RF Hardware will lead and coach a team of engineers to solve complex wireless connectivity challenges in the automotive space. This role involves providing technical direction for antenna systems and RF front-end development, including LNAs, filters, and multiplexers. You will oversee electromagnetic simulation, laboratory testing, and root-cause investigations to ensure successful product execution. Key responsibilities include guiding design-for-manufacturing, performing tolerance studies, and managing cross-functional integration with mechanical and software teams. The position requires expertise in technologies such as 5G MIMO, Wi-Fi 7, GNSS, and V2X. Candidates must be proficient with tools like HFSS, CST, ANSYS, ADS, or AWR, and possess hands-on experience with vector network analyzers and spectrum analyzers to optimize performance across various vehicle platforms.

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What you'll do

  • 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 decisions.
  • Design and develop antenna systems for cellular, GNSS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and V2X technologies.
  • Guide RF front-end architecture development including LNAs, matching networks, filters, and multiplexers.
  • Ensure successful correlation between electromagnetic simulation, laboratory testing, and vehicle-level performance.
  • Drive design-for-manufacturing, design-for-test, and reliability considerations throughout product development.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to define technology roadmaps and resolve coexistence or interference challenges.

What we're looking for

  • 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 in 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, and signal generators.
  • Experience leading engineering teams or providing technical leadership across complex development programs.

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