General Motors · 3 months ago
Staff RF Desense Engineer
Sunnyvale, California, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$164K/yr - $253K/yr
8+ years expGeneral Motors is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff RF Desense Engineer to join their team. In this senior-level role, you will design, implement, and validate solutions to mitigate radio frequency interference in complex automotive systems, ensuring optimal RF performance across various systems by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and implement innovative RF desense solutions (hardware and software) to ensure robust system performance
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to integrate RF systems into vehicles and ensure compliance with performance standards
Conduct rigorous lab and OTA testing of RF systems; perform sensitivity and coexistence testing (LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, GNSS, Bluetooth, etc.); and validate performance against industry standards
Characterize desense caused by internal aggressors (CPU, memory, power converters, displays, etc.) and external interferers; trace root causes using probes, shielding tests, grounding checks, and layout reviews
Working with PCB designer to minimize desense risk in PCB layout such as signal integrity, noise coupling, signal return path and RF grounding
Propose and validate hardware fixes (shielding, filtering, isolation, grounding, decoupling, antenna optimization) and firmware/software fixes (dynamic clock control, resource scheduling, frequency hopping)
Provide expertise, mentorship, and best practices on RF design, desense strategies, and cross-functional debug processes
Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and design guidelines; maintain case studies of desense issues and solutions
Partner with suppliers, vendors, validation teams, and certification bodies (FCC, CE, carriers) to ensure regulatory and performance compliance
Stay current with RF technologies, simulation tools, and standards to continuously enhance RF system performance
Qualification
Required
Education: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (PhD preferred)
Experience: 8+ of RF engineering experience, with a 3+ years of strong focus on desense mitigation in automotive, aerospace/defense, or wireless communications
Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of RF fundamentals, interference mechanisms, and mitigation techniques
Proficiency with RF simulation/design tools (e.g., CST Microwave Studio, Keysight ADS, Microwave Office)
Hands-on use of RF test equipment (wireless tester such as Keysight UXM, R&S CMX, Anritsu MT8000A, CMW500, power meters, near field probes, spectrum/network analyzers, signal generators, OTA chambers)
Knowledge of EMC testing, antenna design, noise mitigation, and RF emissions standards
Knowledge of statistical analysis tool such as MATLAB, Minitab, and Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in high-paced environments
Excellent communication skills for collaboration and technical presentations
Leadership abilities in mentoring, conflict resolution, and cross-team coordination
Adaptability, creativity, and organizational excellence
Preferred
Automotive: RF desense mitigation in infotainment, ADAS, and telematics
Wireless Communication: RF optimization in consumer devices and wireless networks
Benefits
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
Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
Recent News
2026-01-24
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