Senior RF Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• ▹Collaborate with EE, RF, antenna, mechanical, ID and systems teams to optimize wireless system performance
• ▹Define system-level wireless architecture, requirements and performance targets
• ▹Design, integrate and validate wireless solutions across multiple radio technologies and frequency bands, including LTE/5G
• ▹Lead cellular hardware integration from early architecture through bring-up, debugging, certification and production ramp
• ▹Drive RF coexistence and desense analysis across integrated wireless subsystems
• ▹Identify and mitigate noise sources impacting wireless performance at board and system level
• ▹Develop and execute wireless performance characterization plans (TRP/TIS, OTA, throughput, range)

Requirements

• ▹MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
• ▹7+ years of hands-on experience developing wireless consumer or embedded products with complex RF systems
• ▹Strong cellular hardware development experience, including LTE modem integration, RF front-end architecture, system bring-up and debug
• ▹Deep technical understanding of one or more wireless technologies (LTE/cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS/GNSS)
• ▹Strong understanding of RF desense mechanisms, EMI/EMC mitigation and system-level integration challenges
• ▹Experience with analog, digital and mixed-signal circuit design and analysis
• ▹Experience with PCB schematic review, RF routing, grounding and shielding
• ▹Hands-on experience with RF lab equipment (network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, CMW500, signal generators)
• ▹Experience with RF simulation tools such as Ansys HFSS and Keysight ADS

Nice to have

• ▹Extensive experience supporting products through PTCRB and carrier certification processes
• ▹Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Competitive base salary and equity in the form of stock options
• ▹Comprehensive health insurance plans
• ▹Paid vacation, sick leave and holiday pay
• ▹401K savings plan
• ▹Relocation assistance for eligible roles

About the company

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, combining deep AI expertise with best-in-class hardware and software development to serve a broad range of drone users.