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# Engineering Manager, Cellular Technology

- **Company:** General Motors
- **Location:** Warren, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $159,000.0 - $235,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 4G (Telecommunication), Systems Engineering, Cellular Networks, Network Analysis, Computer Engineering, Modems, Hardware Design, Systems Architecture, Wireshark, Wireless Networks, Wireless Technologies, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6da3e2eb7b24dfe1

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
 * 5+ years of management experience in hardware development.
 * 10+ years of expertise in 3GPP cellular technology, including module design, testing, and/or certification.
 * Expertise in development of IoT, Smartphones or NTN modules.
 * Experience with testing and debugging tools such as call boxes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, Wireshark, and modem tools.
 * Familiarity with antenna systems.
 * Strong knowledge of RF theory.
 * Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex hardware and system issues.
 * Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines.
 * Ability to travel ~5%

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

 * 15+ years of experience in hardware design and testing.
 * Master's degree in an engineering-related field.
 * Knowledge of SIM technology.
 * Knowledge of automotive or access-control systems.
 * Collaborate with Product, Systems Engineering, Program, Quality, and Supplier teams to design and deliver on-time solutions.
 * Participate in and lead design and technical reviews related to your technology domain.
 * Participate in and lead technical and regulatory discussions with validation and supplier-resiliency teams to meet GM standards.

## Description

In this role, the Engineering Manager - Cellular Technology will manage a team responsible for the technology roadmap, system and functional requirements, product and technology evaluations, issue resolution, and testing of hardware components and systems that enable connectivity technologies across all GM vehicles and architectures. You will work closely with cross-functional partners-including vehicle integration, product management, and systems engineering-to create secure and reliable connectivity solutions and support future technology roadmaps from development through production.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

 * Lead a team of subject matter experts in cellular technology.
 * Develop and specify cellular module and network functional requirements for Terrestrial Networks (TN) and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN).
 * Develop and specify wireless network functional requirements.
 * Lead the development of the cellular technology roadmap.
 * Conduct component evaluations and proofs of concept.
 * Lead cross-functional meetings to drive issue resolution and support design discussions that meet program milestones., 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}.