Senior Hardware Engineer- Wi-Fi/BT Connectivity

General Motors (GM)

Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Gm Global Technical Center - Cole Engineering Center Podium
Salary
$125,200–$192,700 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
Jun 26, 2026

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Below market

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This role $159k
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TL;DR · Senior Hardware Engineer- Wi-Fi/BT Connectivity

As a senior RF hardware engineer in General Motors' Wireless Technology team, you will focus on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for multi-radio automotive products. Your daily tasks include translating vehicle-level use cases into robust RF requirements, contributing to system architectures, and leading validation efforts across various environments. You will collaborate with compliance teams and external labs to ensure regulatory standards are met. Key skills required are hands-on experience with Wi-Fi/BT hardware design and validation, proficiency in wireless protocols like Wi-Fi 6/7 and advanced Bluetooth features, and expertise in multi-radio coexistence issues. Familiarity with RF lab equipment, Python scripting for test automation, and knowledge of global regulatory requirements such as those from the Wi-Fi Alliance and Bluetooth SIG are essential. This role demands strong technical communication skills and experience in automotive infotainment or telematics platforms.

What you'll do

  • Translate vehicle-level Wi-Fi/BT use cases into robust hardware and system requirements.
  • Develop and validate RF performance targets for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, ensuring alignment with user experience goals.
  • Lead RF validation and characterization across bench, chamber, and in-vehicle environments focusing on multi-radio coexistence.
  • Propose and evaluate mitigation strategies to address multi-radio interference issues.
  • Define and execute comprehensive test plans for Wi-Fi/BT systems in various environmental conditions.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience in RF and connectivity hardware design and validation for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
  • Hands-on expertise with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth protocol analyzers for packet capture, debugging, and root cause analysis.
  • Proficiency in using RF lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers, VNAs, and OTA chambers for characterization.
  • Solid understanding of multi-radio coexistence and EMC/EMI mitigation techniques in dense RF environments.
  • Strong technical communication skills and experience in cross-functional collaboration within automotive or high-reliability settings.
  • Experience with Wi-Fi Alliance and Bluetooth SIG certification processes and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Expertise in RF/high-speed PCB schematic and layout practices, including stack-up definition and impedance control.

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