Senior RF Engineer

General Motors

. Execute the future of high-fidelity, vehicle-level simulation by designing and leading strategic designs for RF system simulation, testing, and validation .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in RF system simulation, antenna design, and validation processes, with a strong focus on utilizing advanced engineering design methodologies and RF testing equipment. Proven ability to lead technical projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in the automotive sector.

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RF SimulationAntenna DesignElectromagnetic ModelingVector Network AnalyzerAutomotive Antenna Development

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Hard Skills

RF EngineeringSubsystem AnalysisModelingTestingValidationAntenna Matching TechniquesBoard-Level EM SimulationsEnd-to-End Antenna DesignAdvanced Engineering DesignRequirements Development

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCollaborationInnovation

Tools & Technologies

HFFSCSTMATLABVector Network AnalyzerSpectrum AnalyzersRF Signal GeneratorsAnechoic ChambersVirtualization Tools

Industry Keywords

RF SystemsWireless SystemsAutomotive EngineeringHigh-Fidelity SimulationComplex Hardware Domains

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute the future of high-fidelity, vehicle-level simulation by designing and leading strategic designs for RF system simulation, testing, and validation
Serve as technical lead for product technology
Collaborate with virtualization and RF antenna design engineers
Set standards, drive technical excellence, and foster innovation
Engineer antenna methodologies and define and cascade virtual requirements across complex hardware domains
Plan and perform subsystem analysis, modeling, testing, and validation from RF front ends through digital integration
Ensure seamless performance of RF systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of study
Four (4) years of experience as a RF Engineer, RF Product Engineer, or related occupation
Four (4) years of experience with RF simulation and software tools, such as HFFS, CST, or MATLAB
Four (4) years of experience with antenna design, electromagnetic (EM) modeling of RF assemblies, or subsystem integration
Three (3) years of experience with RF design from conception through high volume production
Three (3) years of experience operating near field spherical measurement systems, including ability to utilize Vector Network Analyzer
Three (3) years of experience with broadcasting antenna development
Three (3) years of experience with advanced engineering design for proof of concept
Three (3) years of experience with automotive antenna development
Three (3) years of experience utilizing virtualization tools to design, refine and correlate to physical tests and develop antenna components
Three (3) years of experience with end-to-end antenna design, implementation, and validation for wireless systems including Cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS, or NFC
Three (3) years of design experience with various antenna types and RF technologies including PCB antennas, transmission lines, waveguide antennas, or MIMO systems
Three (3) years of experience with antenna matching techniques and performance validation through simulation and physical testing
Three (3) years of experience with board-level and product-level EM simulations to evaluate radio performance, field radiation, and emissions
Three (3) years of experience with RF testing equipment, such as VNAs, spectrum analyzers, RF signal generators, anechoic chambers, or outdoor measurement ranges
Two (2) years of experience with requirements development for full lifecycle system validation
Must be able to report to the local office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits and Total Rewards resources supporting well-being at work and at home
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Role-related assessments and/or pre-employment screening where applicable