# Senior Wireless Systems Performance Engineer

**Company:** [Skydio](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/skydio)
**Location:** San Mateo, CA
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $170k – $240k/yr
**Skills:** Wlan, 3Gpp, Lte, Phy, Mac, Mesh, Ofdma, Test Automation, Protocol Analyzer, Wireless Test Equipment
**Posted:** 2025-05-27

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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.

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