Senior RF Engineer, Coexistence & Desense

General Motors (GM)

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$125,200–$192,700 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
85 days ago
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TL;DR · Senior RF Engineer, Coexistence & Desense

The Senior RF Engineer, Coexistence & Desense joins the hardware and RF system design team to identify, analyze, and resolve RF interference issues across next-generation vehicle platforms. This role involves hands-on RF testing, desense analysis, and validation to ensure reliable performance of critical wireless systems including cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS, and UWB. Key responsibilities include performing conducted and over-the-air testing, characterizing receiver sensitivity degradation, and debugging interference from processors, memory devices, and power converters. The engineer will utilize spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and near-field probes while leveraging simulation tools like CST Studio Suite, HFSS, and FEKO. The position focuses on solving complex technical challenges related to signal integrity, shielding, and filtering to mitigate interference within highly integrated automotive electronic systems.

What you'll do

  • Measure and characterize receiver sensitivity degradation caused by internal and external interference sources.
  • Perform conducted and over-the-air (OTA) RF testing for cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GNSS.
  • Develop, execute, and document test plans for RF coexistence and antenna isolation measurements.
  • Diagnose interference issues originating from processors, memory devices, power converters, and communication interfaces.
  • Review PCB layouts and hardware designs to identify potential RF interference risks.
  • Recommend and validate mitigation strategies including shielding, filtering, decoupling, and antenna tuning.
  • Support compliance and regulatory testing activities including FCC, CE, and OEM requirements.
  • Document test procedures, findings, and technical recommendations to improve internal RF validation methodologies.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in RF engineering, RF validation, or wireless systems development.
  • Hands-on experience performing RF testing, troubleshooting, or desense analysis.
  • Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, wireless communication systems, and interference mechanisms.
  • Experience using spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and near-field probes.
  • Familiarity with OTA testing and RF performance validation.
  • Exposure to RF simulation and modeling tools such as CST Studio Suite, HFSS, or FEKO.
  • Experience with automotive wireless systems, consumer electronics, or PCB layout review (preferred).

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