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RF Design Engineer

Skydio· R&D
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Hybrid (San Mateo, California, United States)$147.5k - $240kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Skydio RF Design Engineer role focusing on system-level RF design to enhance range and bandwidth across multiple frequency bands, collaborating with EE, RF, antenna design and PD teams to define requirements, design wireless solutions, debug desense issues, and support end-to-end product development from conception to production testing.

Responsibilities

  • 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

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
  • Experience with performing TRP, TIS and Rate Vs Range measurements is preferred
  • Proven ability to work independently
  • Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions

Skills

Required:Electrical EngineeringWireless design and desense evaluationAnalog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit designRadio technologiesEMI/EMC, ESD and RF signal routingPCB layout and schematicDebugging wireless productsSimulation toolsLaboratory equipment
Nice to have:TRP, TIS and Rate Vs Range measurements

Benefits

  • Paid vacation time
  • sick leave
  • holiday pay
  • 401K savings plan
  • group health insurance plans
  • Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles
Last updated Sep 17, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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