The automotive wireless space is evolving rapidly, driven by increasing demands for advanced connectivity technologies including 5G MIMO, Wi-Fi 7, GNSS, V2X,BLE, UWB, NTN, and traditional broadcast systems. Delivering world-class wireless performance requires balancing vehicle styling, aerodynamics, cost, manufacturability, and RF performance while supporting aggressive vehicle development timelines.

We are seeking an experienced technical leader to build and lead a team focused on solving complex antenna and RF front-end challenges. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both people leadership and deep technical expertise.The successful candidate will provide technical direction, guide engineering decisions, support product development, and remain actively involved in antenna and RF design, simulation, validation, and problem-solving activities when needed.

Reportingto the Senior Manager, Antennas, this individual will help define technical strategy, navigate complex and undefined problem spaces, and drive data-based decisions that enable successful product execution.

• Lead,coach, and develop a team of antenna and RF hardware engineers.
• Establishtechnical direction for complex antenna and RF front-end development programs.
• Guidesimulation, measurement, validation, and root-cause investigations to support data-driven decision making.
• Fostertechnical growth, career development, and high-performance engineering practices within the team.
• Remainhands-on and capable of contributing directly to design, simulation, testing, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Representantenna and RF engineering in technical reviews, leadership discussions, and cross-functional forums.
• Driveprioritization, resource planning, and execution across multiple development programs.

• Leadthe design and development of antenna systems supporting cellular, GNSS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, V2X, satellite radio, and emerging wireless technologies.
• GuideRF front-end architecture development including LNAs, matching networks, filters, diplexers, multiplexers, and related circuit functionality.
• Supportelectromagnetic simulation, RF analysis, and performance optimization activities.
• Ensuresuccessful correlation between simulation, laboratory testing, and vehicle-level performance.
• Drivedesign-for-manufacturing, design-for-test, and reliability considerations throughout product development.
• Overseeprototype development, validation testing, and design verification activities.
• SupportPCB design reviews, component selection, grounding strategies, shielding approaches, and RF performance optimization.
• Leaddesign analysis activities including tolerance studies, sensitivity analysis, and worst-case performance assessments.

• Partnerwith product teams to define technology roadmaps, engineering requirements, and execution plans.
• Collaboratewith RF desense and wireless systems teams to address coexistence, interference, and noise-related challenges.
• Workclosely with mechanical, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, test, and software teams to ensure successful product integration.
• Engagewith suppliers and technology partners to advance antenna solutions and support sourcing strategies.
• Influencetechnical decisions across vehicle programs and ensure alignment with customer experience objectives.

• Master'sor PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field.
• 7+ years of overall antenna and/or RF development experience or similar
• Significantexperience in antenna and/or RF hardware development.
• Provensuccess leading antenna or RF front-end design efforts from concept through production.
• Strongtechnical background spanning antenna design, electromagnetic simulation, RF circuit design, and system-level performance optimization.
• Experiencewith RF/EM design and simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, ANSYS, ADS, or AWR.
• Hands-onexperience with RF laboratory equipment including vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and related measurement tools.
• Workingknowledge of antenna characterization methods and RF performance analysis techniques.
• Experienceleading engineering teams or providing technical leadership across complex development programs.
• Strongproblem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity while driving engineering decisions.
• Excellentcommunication and stakeholder management skills.

• Advanceddegree in Electrical Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experiencewith vehicle-level RF desense and multi-radio coexistence challenges.
• Priorpeople leadership experience within automotive, electronics, telecommunications, or high-reliability industries.
• Knowledgeof automotive qualification, EMC, and ESD requirements.
• Demonstratedinnovation through patents, publications, or novel engineering solutions.
• Familiaritywith automotive product development processes and program milestones.
• Strongpresentation, communication, and project management skills.

• Deepexpertise in antenna and RF hardware design.
• Strongtechnical leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Abilityto translate complex problems into actionable engineering plans.
• Acollaborative approach to solving cross-functional challenges.
• Passionfor developing innovative connectivity solutions that enhance the customer experience.