Staff Hardware Engineer– GNSS Connectivity

Job Description

The Role

In-vehicle connectivity and precise positioning are critical enablers for advanced driver assistance autonomous driving and connected vehicle services. We are seeking a Staff Hardware Engineer GNSS to lead the definition design and validation of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) solutions for our current and future generations of connectivity and compute platforms across a broad range of vehicles.

This role will serve as the subject matter expert for GNSS hardware and system performance working closely with product systems RF hardware design suppliers and validation teams to deliver robust automotive-grade GNSS solutions.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities):

System & Requirements Ownership

• Define end-to-end GNSS hardware and system requirements for connectivity and compute modules including RF front-end baseband timing and antenna interfaces.
• Translate product and vehicle-level requirements into clear testable engineering specifications for GNSS performance (sensitivity accuracy availability robustness TTFF jamming/spoofing resilience etc.).
• Own GNSS-related sections of hardware requirement documents design guidelines and interface specifications.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Product Management and Systems Engineering to understand use cases feature roadmaps and vehicle integration constraints and reflect them in GNSS hardware requirements.
• Partner with Vehicle Integration and Validation teams to align GNSS performance metrics and test plans with vehicle-level targets.
• Lead and participate in design and technical reviews focused on GNSS architecture hardware design and validation strategy.

Supplier & Roadmap Leadership

Work with GNSS chipset/module and RF component suppliers to:

• Evaluate and select GNSS solutions (chipsets modules LNAs filters antenna components).
• Influence supplier technology roadmaps to align with our long-term product strategy.

Collaborate with Purchasing to:

• Evaluate and score technical proposals and RFQs.
• Provide clear technical recommendations balancing performance cost risk and scalability.
• Review and assess supplier test procedures and results for GNSS performance and compliance with internal standards.

Hardware Design & RF Integration

Work closely with Hardware Design and RF Engineering teams to:

• Develop schematics for GNSS signal chains including RF front-end matching networks filtering and protection circuitry.
• Review and approve PCB layouts for GNSS sections focusing on RF best practices grounding isolation controlled impedance and coexistence with cellular WiFi/Bluetooth and UWB.
• Provide guidance on GNSS antenna interface requirements including active/passive antennas feed architecture and placement constraints.
• Support design reviews root-cause analysis and issue resolution related to GNSS performance EMC/EMI and interference/coexistence.

Lab & Conducted Testing

Define and execute conducted RF test plans for GNSS including:

• Sensitivity and dynamic range.
• C/N₀ phase noise and insertion loss characterization.
• Jamming and interference susceptibility including coexistence with other invehicle radios.
• Develop test setups fixtures and automation for GNSS conducted characterization using spectrum analyzers network analyzers GNSS simulators/recorders and RF switch matrices.
• Analyze test data and provide clear actionable design feedback to internal teams and suppliers.

Vehicle-Level GNSS Performance & Test Cases

Define end-to-end vehicle-level GNSS performance requirements and KPIs including:

• Position accuracy availability continuity and integrity across driving scenarios.
• TTFF (cold/warm/hot start) and reacquisition.
• Performance in challenging environments (urban canyon tunnels foliage multipath RF interference).

Develop vehicle-level GNSS test cases and procedures including:

• Drive routes scenario definitions and logging requirements.
• Test methods using GNSS record/playback reference receivers and post-processing tools.
• Support execution and analysis of vehicle-level tests working with validation and field test teams to identify root causes and corrective actions for performance issues.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Computer Engineering or related field.
• 10 years of experience in GNSS and/or RF hardware design system integration or validation.
• Strong understanding of GNSS systems and standards including GPS GLONASS Galileo BeiDou QZSS and SBAS.
• Proven experience translating system-level performance requirements into detailed hardware design and test specifications.
• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers network analyzers signal generators GNSS simulators/recorders power meters etc.)
• Demonstrated experience with schematic design and PCB layout review for RF/GNSS circuits.
• Working knowledge of RF theory (link budgets noise figure gain linearity filters matching networks) and its application to GNSS front-end design.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and purchasing on technical evaluations design reviews and roadmap alignment.

People Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to deep dive complex technical issues and drive them to closure.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills including the ability to present technical topics to both engineering and non-technical audiences.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Masters degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with automotive GNSS applications including vehicle-level integration and validation.
• Familiarity with coexistence between GNSS and other wireless systems (cellular WiFi Bluetooth UWB) and corresponding mitigation techniques.
• Knowledge of automotive EMC/EMI and regulatory standards relevant to GNSS and RF systems.
• Experience with RF and EM simulation tools (e.g. HFSS CST ADS) and system modeling (e.g. MATLAB).
• Background in GNSS antenna design or integration including active antenna systems and multi-band configurations.
• Experience with test automation and data analysis (e.g. Python MATLAB or similar tools).

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: $160000 - $245000. 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.

Company Vehicle:

Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate.

Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

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