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SkydioSkydioSan Mateo, CA

Senior Wireless Systems Performance Engineer

Leads evaluation, optimization, and testing of wireless systems performance for drone networks, focusing on WLAN, LTE, mesh topologies, and OTA testing in congested environments. Requires strong wireless protocol knowledge and debugging skills.

170k – 240k/yr
HybridHardware Engineering

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, optimize, and improve Skydio's wireless solutions, extend the range and manage various connection topologies
  • Lead the deployment and OTA performance of the network to meet system-level KPI of robustness in extremely congested environments
  • Develop, implement, and validate system-level algorithms aimed at improving performance metrics
  • Evaluate, tune, and optimize performance across multiple wireless standards including WLAN and LTE
  • Evaluate complex network performance that involves multiple drones, ground control stations and users
  • Drive and enhance performance testing infrastructure

Requirements

  • Understanding of WLAN/3GPP protocols and performance metrics
  • Strong background in wireless channels and associated impact on system performance
  • Experience with wireless PHY and MAC level Firmware (preferred)
  • Experience with Mesh, OFDMA and scheduled-based network operation
  • Experience with wireless test equipment, protocol analyzer, and PHY level test equipment
  • Experience in test automation, including designing and implementing automated test scripts
  • Can work in a collaborative environment with multiple teams alongside systems, SW and RF Engineers
  • Experience debugging skills in a variety of environments including those close to hardware
  • Ability to analyze and report results from automated tests to identify issues and suggest improvements

Compensation

Annual base salary range: $170,000 - $240,000 Equity in the form of stock options, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401K.

Skills

Wlan3GppLtePhyMacMeshOfdmaTest AutomationProtocol AnalyzerWireless Test Equipment
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