Senior RF Engineer, Coexistence & Desense

General Motors (GM)

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$125,200–$192,700 / yr
Posted
39 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $159k
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TL;DR · Senior RF Engineer, Coexistence & Desense

Senior RF Engineer, Coexistence & Desense will join the engineering team to identify, analyze, and resolve RF interference issues across next-generation vehicle platforms. This role focuses on ensuring reliable performance for critical wireless systems including cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS, and UWB technologies. The engineer will perform conducted and over-the-air testing, conduct desense analysis, and execute root cause investigations into interference from processors, memory devices, and power converters. Key responsibilities include reviewing PCB layouts, developing mitigation strategies like shielding and filtering, and collaborating with hardware and software teams to improve signal integrity. Required skills include proficiency with spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and near-field probes, along with experience in RF simulation tools such as CST Studio Suite, HFSS, or FEKO. The role addresses the technical challenge of maintaining wireless connectivity within complex vehicle electronics.

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 systems.
  • Develop, execute, and document test plans to validate RF coexistence performance across multiple technologies.
  • Investigate and diagnose interference sources from processors, memory devices, power converters, and other electronic components.
  • Conduct root cause investigations using spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and near-field probes.
  • Review PCB layouts and hardware designs to identify potential RF risks and recommend mitigation strategies like shielding or filtering.
  • Provide technical feedback to hardware teams to improve grounding, isolation, and signal integrity in future vehicle designs.
  • 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.
  • Proficiency using RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and near-field probes.
  • Familiarity with over-the-air (OTA) testing and RF performance validation.
  • Experience with RF simulation and modeling tools such as CST Studio Suite, HFSS, or FEKO.
  • Preferred experience in automotive wireless systems, PCB layout review, and EMC/EMI regulatory compliance.

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