RF Design Engineer

San Mateo, California, United States, Remote. Posted 8 months ago

The role

The RF Design Engineer will design and implement wireless solutions across multiple frequency bands. You will collaborate with EE, RF, Antenna design, and PD teams to maximize system design performance.

What you will do

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

Required qualifications

MS in Electrical Engineering
3+ 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
Proven ability to work independently

Nice to have

Experience with performing TRP, TIS and Rate Vs Range measurements

Benefits

Equity in the form of stock options
Group health insurance plans
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
401K savings plan
Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles

Before you apply

Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged and required for certain positions
Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility

About the company

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. The team combines expertise in artificial intelligence, hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession.