Senior RF Desense 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 for bandwidth are 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 
• 6+ 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 Range: The annual base salary range for this position is $170,000 - $258,000*(dependent on final leveling). Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. In addition to base salary, Skydio full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our benefit plans and take advantage of a variety of incentives and stipends.
*For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional location.

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