Senior RF Design Engineer

Company: Skydio Inc.
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

About the role:
Skydio's RF system connects users with our autonomous ecosystems. As intelligent flying machines gain more independence, the demands on range and bandwidth are increasing; there is a huge opportunity to innovate within existing architectures to bring an incredible, highly-engineered product to market, and to define the next generation of RF frameworks and technologies. Skydio's highly integrated electromechanical systems provide a rich set of engineering challenges and a huge opportunity to make an impact!
How you'll make an impact:

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• Collaborate with EE, RF, Antenna design and PD teams to maximize the performance of the system designs
  
• Define system level requirements and specifications
  
• Design and implement wireless solutions in a variety of technologies and standards across multiple frequency bands
  
• Perform circuit level analysis to debug design and desense issues and characterize nature of aggressor/victim
  
• Identify noise source and support system level integration
  
• Support end to end design for the product from conception, through qualification, certification and production testing
  
  What makes you a good fit:
  
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  • MS in Electrical Engineering
    
  • 5+ years of experience in wireless design and desense evaluation of consumer grade products associated with one or with multiple wireless standards
    
  • Knowledgeable in analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design and analysis
    
  • Excellent technical understanding of one or more of the following radio technologies: WiFi, LTE, Bluetooth and GPS
    
  • Good understanding of physics of radiated noise coupling mechanisms
    
  • Experience with PCB layout design and schematic
    
  • Experience in debugging and optimizing wireless products
    
  • Experience using simulation tools such as Ansys and Keysight ADS
    
  • Experience with lab equipment such as network analyzers, CMW500, spectrum analyzers, power meters, near field probes, etc.
    
  • Experience with best design practices for EMI/EMC, ESD and RF signal routing
    
  • Experience with performing TRP, TIS and Rate Vs Range measurements is preferred
    
  • Proven ability to work independently
    
    Compensation Range: The annual base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $220,000*. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. In addition to base salary, Skydio full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our benefit plans and take advantage of a variety of incentives and stipends.*For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional location.
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