Description

Senior Antenna Product Engineer

General Motors is advancing the next generation of connected vehicle platforms. We are seeking a Senior Antenna Product Engineer who excels in product execution, supplier delivery, and lifecycle ownership —not just component design.

This role is not a pure RF or antenna design position . Instead, it is a product development role , responsible for taking antenna systems from concept through validation, launch, and production , ensuring performance, quality, cost, and timing targets are met across the full vehicle lifecycle.

You will act as the technical product owner for antenna systems, serving as the primary interface between contract manufacturers, validation teams, manufacturing, vehicle integration teams, and program management.

Key Responsibilities (Execution-Driven)

Product Ownership & Delivery

• Drive execution to meet program milestones, prototype/vehicle builds , and launch readiness.

• Ensure antenna systems meet functional, performance, cost, weight, and quality targets

Product Development

• Lead DV / PV execution , PPAP readiness, and production approval

• Own and manage contract manufacturer deliverables across DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA,  Mechanical Dynamic/Static Analysis, Interface Matrices, and quality documentation

• Lead issue resolution across suppliers, manufacturing, and vehicle integration teams

• Serve as guide for product development, working closely with in house design technology teams.

• Support on site manufacturing builds at contract manufacturer as well as vehicle assembly plants.

Manufacturing & Assembly (SMT/PCB)

• Support SMT assembly and partner with manufacturing plants for line bring-up and EOL testing.

• Drive design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and resolve build issues quickly.

Validation & Testing

• Author/Lead DV/PV validation plans and ensure completion of environmental, EMC, RF, and vehicle-level testing.

• Support vehicle testing (anechoic chamber, outdoor range, bench testing as required)

• Review test results, identify risks, and drive corrective actions

Cross-Functional Integration

• Coordinate cross-functional teams and support prototype builds and engineering sign-offs.

• Ensure compatibility across module interfaces, harnessing, mounting, and packaging

Change & Cost Management

• Lead engineering changes and cost initiatives, including verification, tracking, and sourcing decisions

• Document lessons learned and drive continuous improvement across programs

Required Qualifications (Execution Emphasis)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

• 5+ years of automotive product development experience , owning components from concept to production

• Demonstrated experience executing DV/PV plans , PPAP, and production launches

• Proven ability to lead supplier execution and manage technical deliverables

• Strong working knowledge of DFMEA / PFMEA, DVP&R, quality and validation processes

• Experience working within structured automotive product development systems (e.g., GPDS-like environments)

• Strong communication skills with the ability to drive decisions across technical and non-technical teams

Preferred / Differentiating Experience

• Hands-on exposure to vehicle-level testing (chambers, ranges, DV/PV builds)

• Experience working directly with manufacturing plants and EOL test development

• Experience supporting change control and issue resolution under tight program timing

• Cost, weight, and investment target ownership

• Use Jira (or similar) to track tasks, manage priorities, and communicate status.

• Familiarity with OEM-supplier execution models

• Experience owning automotive antenna systems (AM/FM/DAB, GNSS, Cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, C-V2X)

• Ability to review (not necessarily create) RF simulation outputs (HFSS or equivalent)

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Why Join Us

At GM, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping the future of connected, electric, and autonomous vehicles . You’ll work on cutting-edge antenna systems alongside some of the brightest minds in automotive and RF technology — with the resources to make an impact at scale. We offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and forward thinking . This is a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and help millions of customers around the world stay connected on the move .

Compensation: 

The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

The expected base compensation for this role is: $131,000 - $202,000. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. 

Bonus Potential:  An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. 

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.

SPONSORSHIP: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, H4 EAD, J-1, etc.)

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. 

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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}.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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