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General Motors

Lead Connectivity Standards Engineer

Warren, MI

Description

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan three times per week, at minimum.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The Role

General Motors is looking for a passionate Lead Connectivity Standards Engineer to drive strategy and impact connectivity within GM. More importantly, this role will influence the future of global vehicle connectivity across the industry.

As a Lead Standards Engineer, you'll be responsible for bringing groundbreaking wireless connectivity to the world through Cellular, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and more. To develop and design GM's state-of-the art connectivity technologies and collaborate across departments to help GM craft wireless solutions that elevate our vehicles and lead the industry.

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Join the GM Strategic Connectivity Technology organization and be part of an outstanding team of engineers, collaborating with multi-functional teams to drive innovation, safety, and maintain our customer's privacy. By utilizing a broad array of connectivity expertise, GM's Strategic Connectivity Technology team seeks professionals who can combine a passion for connectivity in thought, business, and people leadership with a high dose of curiosity, excellence, and rigorous thinking.

General Motors is striving to improve the communities where we live and delivering a sustainable future for generations to come. If this appeals to you, we hope you'll join us!

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

The Standards Engineering team is expected to enforce these standards:

  • Workplace and Product Safety
  • Compliance & Ethical obligations
  • Strategic Partnering and Innovation
  • Responsive & Accountable with a Strong Work Ethic
  • Real-time Transparency, Intentional Inclusion and Open Communication

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Technical bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • 10+ years of relevant wireless systems, connectivity, or telematics experience
  • Direct experience with global standardization organizations, such as: NFC Forum, Wi-Fi Alliance, Bluetooth SIG, Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), Wireless Broad Alliance (WBA), USB-IF, Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), with a track record in achieving standardization deliveries
  • Demonstrated success influencing peers and leadership cross functionally, both internally and externally
  • Deep interest, knowledge, and proficiency in standardization and technology trends that impact your success to problem-solve and provide technical expertise to our internal and external customers.
  • Passion for driving business objectives and company vision to action.
  • Ability to collaborate, form relationships, gain credibility, and partner up and down a matrixed organization.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Master's degree or Ph.D.
  • 15+ years of relevant wireless systems, connectivity, or telematics experience
  • 5+ years of connectivity standards experience.
  • In-depth, expert knowledge of wireless communication standards, systems, architectures, protocols, and algorithms

A company vehicle will be provided for this role with successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report review.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (U.S.)

General Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Accommodations (U.S. and Canada)

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202406639
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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