Description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid:

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

Our Mission:

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly adaptable and skilled RF Antenna Engineer to join General Motors LLC. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, integration, and validation of advanced RF broadcast antenna systems for our next-generation vehicles.

What You’ll Do:

Lead the design and development of RF broadcast antenna systems, including antenna element selection, array design, and impedance matching.
Perform detailed simulations and analyses to optimize antenna performance for various broadcast standards (e.g., AM/FM, DAB, DVB-T).
Integrate antenna systems into vehicle architectures, considering packaging constraints, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and manufacturing feasibility.
Develop and execute comprehensive validation plans for antenna systems, including anechoic chamber testing, on-vehicle testing, and field trials.
Analyze test data, identify root causes of performance issues, and propose corrective actions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing, to ensure successful product launch.
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in RF and antenna design.
Document design specifications, test procedures, and validation reports.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Antenna Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in RF antenna design, development, and integration.
Demonstrated ability in validation methodologies and test execution for RF systems.
Strong adaptability to new technologies, evolving requirements, and dynamic project environments.
Proficiency with RF simulation tools (e.g., CST Studio Suite, HFSS).
Experience with RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, anechoic chambers).
Excellent problem-solving skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.Proficiency in control system theory, state estimation, and physics-based or data-driven model-based control and estimation methodologies.
Proactive mindset with a high level of initiative, accountability, and results-driven approach.
Valid driver’s license may be required based on specific roles.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Skills)

MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Antenna Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in RF antenna design, development, and integration.
Hands-on experience with RF Antenna design and development, integration and tuning.

Benefits:

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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