Development Engineering Manager

Doodle Labs; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical coverage

Sponsored gym memberships

CPF contributions

Access to courses and certifications

Paid time off and holiday shutdown

Job summary

Doodle Labs, based in Singapore, is looking for a Development Engineering Manager to lead the development of radio products. This crucial role involves managing product development from concept through design and manufacturing, ensuring effective collaboration across teams.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in wireless or RF product development, complemented by strong leadership and collaboration skills. Enjoy competitive compensation and a chance to impact the future of autonomous systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience in wireless, radio, or RF product development.
• Strong knowledge of product engineering and quality processes.
• Proven experience working across hardware development and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of radio product variants from concept through production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including RF, software, and operations.
• Manage engineering changes related to component end-of-life.
• Support regulatory certification processes for new products.

Skills

Industry experience in wireless

Radio/Wi-Fi product development

Interpersonal and collaboration skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electronics or Communications Engineering

Job description

Development Engineering Manager

About Doodle Labs

Doodle Labs is a fast-growing technology company building high-performance wireless communications for the drone and unmanned systems ecosystem. Our technology enables reliable, high-bandwidth connectivity across airborne and mobile robotic platforms operating in complex environments.

We partner directly with leading drone OEMs, robotics companies, and defense organizations to deliver advanced networking solutions that power the next generation of autonomous systems. Our mission is to make connectivity for autonomous machines as reliable and ubiquitous as the internet itself.

About the Role

The Development Engineering Manager leads the development and delivery of next-generation radio products within Doodle Labs’ wireless networking portfolio. This role is responsible for overseeing product development from concept through design, validation, and manufacturing while ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, and manufacturing teams.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including RF, software, mechanical design, NPI, operations, and quality assurance to bring new radio products to market. You will also lead and grow a team of development engineers while supporting product lifecycle activities such as prototype validation, cost optimization, and regulatory certification.

What You’ll Do

• Lead development of radio product variants from concept through design, validation, and manufacturing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across RF, software, mechanical, NPI, operations, and QA
• Manage and coordinate engineers and specialists to ensure effective project execution
• Develop automation processes to improve engineering efficiency and reduce test time
• Create and validate prototypes to confirm design performance and functionality
• Identify and implement cost optimization initiatives while maintaining product quality
• Manage engineering changes related to component end-of-life and lifecycle transitions
• Support regulatory certification processes for new products and markets
• Oversee development of technical documentation including datasheets, integration guides, and application notes
• Coordinate with internal and external teams and vendors to support development and manufacturing readiness

What Success Looks Like

• Successful delivery of new radio products from concept through production
• Strong cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and operations
• Efficient development processes with improved test automation and reduced validation timelines
• High-quality product documentation supporting customers and partners
• A well-developed and growing engineering team capable of supporting future product innovation

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Communications Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of industry experience in wireless, radio, or RF product development
• Strong knowledge of radio/Wi-Fi product development, product engineering, and quality processes
• Proven experience working across hardware development and manufacturing environments
• Ability to lead and mentor teams of engineers and technical specialists
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills and confidence guiding engineering teams through complex projects

Why Join Doodle Labs

• Work on cutting-edge technology powering the future of autonomous systems
• Collaborate with engineers and innovators building industry-leading connectivity solutions
• Make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing company shaping the next generation of robotics and wireless networking

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive base salary, individual and company performance bonuses

• Health & Wellness: Medical coverage, plus sponsored gym memberships

• Retirement: CPF contributions per Singapore statutory requirements

• Professional Development: Access to courses, certifications, and conferences

• Time Off: Paid time off, Singapore public holidays observed, plus a company-wide holiday shutdown from Christmas through New Year\'s

• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility