Desense Design Engineer

About the role:
Our radio system connects the end-users with our autonomous systems. As intelligent flying machines gain more independence, the demand for range and bandwidth is increasing. There is a huge opportunity to innovate and develop within various wireless architectures to bring an incredible, highly-engineered product to market, and to define the next generation of RF frameworks and technologies. Skydio’s highly integrated electromechanical systems provide a rich set of engineering challenges and a huge opportunity to make an impact!

How you'll make an impact:

• Collaborate with EE, PD, Antenna teams to help improve system design and robustness
• Perform circuit level simulations and analysis to understand and debug desense issues and characterize nature of aggressor/victim
• Work with EE & RF Design  to reduce and mitigate noise sources & assist other engineers in system integration
• Work with antenna design and test vendors to ensure the quality of the overall system design

What makes you a good fit:

• MS in Electrical Engineering or related field 
• 3+ years of hands-on desense evaluation and testing experience for consumer products, including compliance with wireless specification and standards
• Willingness to learn and go after the challenge of unfamiliar tasks
• Knowledgeable in analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit 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 and schematic capture for RF circuits
• Experience using simulation tools such as HFSS/CST 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 will be plus
• Able to disassemble prototype products, make HW modifications to find and eliminate noise contributors
• Able to work independently in the Lab to simulate and optimize RF circuits
• Scripting experience to automate test flow is a plus

Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of options, comprehensive benefits, and various incentives and stipends. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $147,500 - 210,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company’s success.

*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the candidate's location.

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