Cellular Compliance Engineer
Hybrid (San Mateo, California, United States)$170k - $258kFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Role focused on driving and supporting cellular certification testing (PTCRB and carrier certification) to ensure Skydio products meet regulatory and carrier requirements. Highly hands-on with onsite test support at certification labs and travel up to 50%.
Responsibilities
- Own and support cellular certification testing for Skydio products, including PTCRB and carrier certification programs
- Develop certification plans, test strategies, schedules, and test configurations based on product architecture and target carriers/markets
- Work directly with third-party certification labs to execute PTCRB and carrier test campaigns
- Provide hands-on onsite support during certification testing, including device setup, configuration, log collection, debugging, and issue resolution
- Troubleshoot cellular certification failures and work with internal engineering teams, module vendors, chipset vendors, labs, and carriers to identify root causes and corrective actions
- Support cellular modem configuration, firmware, RF parameter, band, power, and network settings required for certification testing
- Analyze modem logs, signaling logs, RF measurements, and test reports to identify and resolve certification issues
- Track certification status, failures, retests, waivers, and open issues and communicate risks and progress to cross-functional teams
- Partner closely with RF, antenna, EE, software, systems, regulatory, manufacturing, and program management teams throughout the certification process
- Coordinate with cellular module vendors and chipset suppliers to resolve modem firmware, protocol, RF, and network interoperability issues
- Interface with mobile network operators and certification labs to clarify test requirements and drive issues to closure
- Support pre-certification testing and readiness reviews to identify potential issues before formal certification begins
- Support cellular RF and OTA validation related to certification, including conducted RF, TRP/TIS, and antenna performance testing
- Review certification test reports and ensure all required testing and documentation are completed for product launch
- Develop and improve internal cellular certification processes, test procedures, documentation, and best practices
- Support products through certification from engineering validation through production and market launch
Qualifications
- Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Wireless Communications, Telecommunications, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in cellular testing, certification, wireless validation, or cellular product development
- Hands-on experience with PTCRB certification and associated cellular test requirements
- Hands-on experience supporting carrier certification with major mobile network operators; experience with U.S. carriers such as Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile is strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of LTE and 5G NR technologies, including cellular bands, RF requirements, protocol behavior, network registration, and mobility
- Experience supporting certification of products using commercial cellular modules or modem platforms
- Experience troubleshooting cellular RF, protocol, modem firmware, and network interoperability issues
- Familiarity with cellular certification test equipment and platforms such as Rohde & Schwarz CMW500/CMX500, Keysight, Anritsu, or equivalent systems
- Experience collecting and analyzing modem and protocol logs using chipset or module vendor diagnostic tools
- Understanding of cellular RF measurements including Tx power, EVM, ACLR, sensitivity, throughput, and related conducted RF measurements
- Familiarity with OTA cellular performance testing, including TRP and TIS, is preferred
- Experience working directly with third-party certification labs, cellular module vendors, chipset vendors, and mobile network operators
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to independently drive complex certification failures to resolution
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple certification programs and test activities simultaneously
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced product development environment and supporting time-critical certification activities
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, including extended onsite support at certification and carrier test labs when required
Skills
Required:PTCRB certificationCarrier certificationLTE and 5G NRRF testing & measurements
Benefits
- Paid vacation time
- sick leave
- holiday pay
- 401K savings plan
- group health insurance plans
- Equity in the form of stock options
Last updated Sep 17, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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