Skydio
Senior RF Design Engineer
San Mateo, California, United States · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$170k-$240kDetected 63 days ago
ANSYSPCB DesignEMI/EMCSystems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignRF Engineering5G/LTE
About the role
- Skydio's RF systems connect users to our autonomous ecosystem and are foundation to the performance, reliability, and scalability of our products.
- As intelligent flying machines become increasingly autonomous, the demands on wireless connectivity, range, bandwidth, coexistence, and robustness continue to grow.
- We are looking for a highly experienced Wireless Systems Engineer with deep expertise in cellular hardware development and RF system integration.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with EE, RF, antenna, mechanical, ID, and systems teams to optimize end-to-end wireless system performance
- Design, integrate, and validate wireless solutions across multiple radio technologies and frequency bands, including LTE/5G cellular systems
- Lead cellular hardware integration efforts from early architecture through bring-up, debugging, optimization, certification, and production ramp
- Drive RF coexistence and desense analysis across tightly integrated wireless subsystems
- Perform detailed circuit-level analysis to debug RF performance, interference, and desense issues, and characterize aggressor/victim relationships
- Support end-to-end product development from concept, prototyping, and validation through qualification, carrier certification, PTCRB, regulatory approval, and manufacturing test
- Develop and execute wireless performance characterization plans, including TRP/TIS, OTA, throughput, range, and coexistence testing
- Partner with external module vendors, certification labs, and carriers to ensure successful cellular integration and compliance
- 7+ years of hands-on experience developing wireless consumer or embedded products with complex RF systems
- At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of manufacturing test, production calibration, and wireless validation workflows
- Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.
Nice to have
- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Strong cellular hardware development experience is required, including LTE modem integration, RF front-end architecture, carrier requirements, and system bring-up/debug
- Extensive experience supporting products through PTCRB and carrier certification processes is strongly preferred
- Deep technical understanding of one or more wireless technologies including LTE/cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS/GNSS, and related coexistence challenges
- Strong understanding of RF desense mechanisms, EMI/EMC mitigation, radiated/conducted coupling, and system-level integration challenges
- Experience with analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design and analysis
- Experience with PCB schematic review, layout guidance, RF routing, grounding, shielding, and power integrity best practices
- Proven experience debugging and optimizing wireless system performance in highly integrated products
Compensation
- At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages.
- Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.
- The annual base salary range for this position is $170,000 - 240,000*.
- Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan.
- Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position's location.
Benefits
- Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan.
- This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company's policies and eligibility criteria.
- Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success.
- Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's group health insurance plans.
Company info
- Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility.
- The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions.
- We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
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