Entry Level Wireless EF Design & Validation Engineer

The Role

Join our Vehicle Software and Electronics Engineering organization as a Wireless RF Design & Validation Engineer where you will contribute to the development and deployment of wireless connectivity hardware for next-generation vehicles. Working with experienced RF antenna hardware software mechanical and systems engineers you will apply fundamentals in radio frequency circuits electromagnetics antenna design and wireless communications to help deliver reliable cellular Wi-Fi Bluetooth GNSS UWB and other connected-vehicle technologies.

This is an opportunity for a new graduate to build practical experience across RF design electromagnetic simulation prototype development laboratory measurement and vehicle-level integration. You willparticipatein an iterative engineering process that connects requirements simulation hardware testing troubleshooting and design improvement.

WhatYoullDo

• Assistwith the design analysis simulation prototyping and validation of RF circuits and antenna subsystems for automotive connectivity modules.

• Develop and evaluate RF circuit designs involving transmission lines impedance matching filters amplifiers low-noise amplifiers power amplifiers switches couplers and other RF front-end components under the guidance of senior engineers.

• Create and refine antenna models for embedded and vehicle-integrated wireless systems considering frequency coverage bandwidth impedance match gain efficiency radiation patterns polarization coupling isolation packaging and manufacturability.

• Use circuit system and electromagnetic simulation tools to perform design trade studies parametric sweeps optimization and simulation-to-test correlation. Tools may include Keysight ADS Ansys HFSS CST Studio Suite FEKO MATLAB/Simulink SPICE or equivalent platforms.

• Support RF schematic developmentcomponentselection PCB layout reviews and design reviews with attention to grounding shielding isolation signal integrity decoupling return-current paths and minimizing unwanted coupling or crosstalk.

• Build andmodifyprototypes fixtures cables and RF signal paths; support board bring-up and subsystem integration from the PCB through enclosure and vehicle levels.

• Perform conducted and over-the-air RF measurements using equipment such as vector network analyzers spectrum analyzers signal generators power meters oscilloscopes near-field probes and wireless test systems.

• Execute sensitivity antenna performance coexistence isolationdesense emissions and other RF validation activities for cellular 5G/LTE Wi-Fi Bluetooth GNSS UWB and related technologies.

• Analyze measurement dataidentifyperformance trends and failure modes compare results with simulations and requirements and recommend design changes oradditionalexperiments.

• Support root-cause investigations for RF issues caused by antennas PCB layout processors memory devices power converters displays clocking circuits communication interfaces shielding grounding or mechanical integration.

• Develop ormaintainPython MATLAB or similar scripts for test automation data reduction visualization calibration checks and repeatability analysis.

• Develop execute and document test plans procedures configurations results technical recommendations and lessons learned.

• Support EMC/EMI FCC CE OEM and other applicable regulatory or pre-compliance activities.

• Collaborate with hardware RF antenna PCB layout mechanical software systems manufacturing supplier and test-partner teams to resolve issues and deliver robust designs.

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuit of aBachelorsdegree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering RF/Microwave Engineering Telecommunications EngineeringPhysicsor related degree

• Must be graduating betweenDecember 2026 June 2027

• Must be able to work in Southeast Michigan

• MustAbility to work full time40 hoursper week

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of ordemonstratedacademic experience in courses such as electromagnetics RF/microwave engineering analog and digital circuits antenna theory wireless communications signal processing transmission lines or semiconductor devices.

• Internship co-op research laboratorysenior-design capstone or personal project experience involving RF wireless communications antennas electromagnetics analog circuits or hardware validation.

• Familiarity with RF circuit design concepts such as S-parameters impedance matching return loss insertion loss gain noise figure linearity compression intermodulation filtering and link budgets.

• Academic or project experience designing or characterizing antennas including monopoles dipoles patches printed antennas embedded antennas MIMO antennas or antenna arrays.

• Exposure to electromagnetic or RF simulation tools such as Ansys HFSS CST Studio Suite FEKO Keysight ADS AWR MATLAB/Simulink SPICE or equivalent tools.

• Hands-on experience with vector network analyzers spectrum analyzers signal generators power meters oscilloscopes near-field probes anechoic chambers OTA setups or other RF measurement equipment.

• Experience with Python MATLAB C/C or similar languages for data analysis modeling visualization or test automation.

• Familiarity with schematic capture PCB layout RFcomponentselection design-for-manufacturing and design-for-test principles.

• Knowledge of one or more wireless technologies or protocols including LTE/5G Wi-Fi Bluetooth/BLE GNSS UWB NFC V2X or similar systems.

• Understanding of RF coexistence interference mechanisms EMC/EMI fundamentals shielding filtering grounding antenna isolation and regulatory compliance concepts.

• Familiarity with engineering documentation requirements test procedures issue tracking and presenting technical findings.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future including sponsorship or work authorization support such as H-1B OPT STEM OPT CPT TN or J-1.

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid:This role is categorized ashybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren MI three times per week at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business.

To helpfacilitateadministration of relocation benefits if you are selected please apply using the permanent address you would move from.

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 tuitionassistanceprograms employeeassistanceprogram GM vehicle discounts and more.

• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits