Cellular Compliance Engineer

Skydio, Inc.; San Mateo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Skydio, Inc. in San Mateo, California, is looking for a Cellular Compliance Engineer to lead PTCRB and carrier certification testing.

This hands‑on role requires close collaboration with engineering teams, labs, and mobile operators, with significant onsite testing at third‑party facilities. You will develop plans, configure tests, analyze logs, and track progress, while traveling up to 50% to certification labs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cellular testing, certification, wireless validation, or cellular product development.
• Hands‑on experience with PTCRB certification and associated cellular test requirements.
• Hands‑on experience supporting carrier certification with major mobile network operators; U.S. carriers preferred.
• Strong understanding of LTE and 5G NR technologies and RF requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own and support cellular certification testing for PTCRB and carrier programs.
• Develop certification plans, test strategies, schedules, and configurations.
• Work with third‑party labs to execute test campaigns and collect data.
• Provide onsite support during testing, including setup, logs, and issue resolution.
• Troubleshoot certification failures and drive root‑cause analyses with teams.
• Coordinate with labs, vendors, and operators to achieve on‑time certification.

Skills

Cellular testing

Certification testing

LTE & 5G NR

Troubleshooting

Onsite support

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Rohde & Schwarz CMW500/CMX500

Keysight

Anritsu

Job description

San Mateo, California, United States- Full-time

About the Role:

Skydio’s wireless systems connect users to our autonomous ecosystem and are foundational to the performance, reliability, and scalability of our products. Cellular connectivity is increasingly important across Skydio’s product portfolio, and successful deployment requires products to meet complex industry and carrier certification requirements.

We are looking for a Cellular Compliance Engineer with strong hands‑on experience in cellular certification and validation. The primary responsibility of this role is to drive and support cellular certification testing, including PTCRB and carrier certification testing, and ensure Skydio products successfully complete certification on schedule.

This is a highly hands‑on role that requires close collaboration with internal engineering teams, cellular module and chipset vendors, certification labs, and mobile network operators. The engineer will spend significant time onsite at third‑party certification labs to support test execution, troubleshoot failures, and drive issues to resolution.

Up to 50% travel is required, primarily to certification and carrier test labs.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

Own and support cellular certification testing for Skydio products, including PTCRB and carrier certification programs

Develop certification plans, test strategies, schedules, and test configurations based on product architecture and target carriers/markets

Work directly with third‑party certification labs to execute PTCRB and carrier test campaigns

Provide hands‑on onsite support during certification testing, including device setup, configuration, log collection, debugging, and issue resolution

Troubleshoot cellular certification failures and work with internal engineering teams, module vendors, chipset vendors, labs, and carriers to identify root causes and corrective actions

Support cellular modem configuration, firmware, RF parameter, band, power, and network settings required for certification testing

Analyze modem logs, signaling logs, RF measurements, and test reports to identify and resolve certification issues

Track certification status, failures, retests, waivers, and open issues and communicate risks and progress to cross‑functional teams

Partner closely with RF, antenna, EE, software, systems, regulatory, manufacturing, and program management teams throughout the certification process

Coordinate with cellular module vendors and chipset suppliers to resolve modem firmware, protocol, RF, and network interoperability issues

Interface with mobile network operators and certification labs to clarify test requirements and drive issues to closure

Support pre‑certification testing and readiness reviews to identify potential issues before formal certification begins

Support cellular RF and OTA validation related to certification, including conducted RF, TRP/TIS, and antenna performance testing

Review certification test reports and ensure all required testing and documentation are completed for product launch

Develop and improve internal cellular certification processes, test procedures, documentation, and best practices

Support products through certification from engineering validation through production and market launch

What Makes You a Good Fit:

Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Wireless Communications, Telecommunications, or a related technical field

5+ years of experience in cellular testing, certification, wireless validation, or cellular product development

Hands‑on experience with PTCRB certification and associated cellular test requirements

Hands‑on experience supporting carrier certification with major mobile network operators; experience with U.S. carriers such as Verizon, AT&T, and T‑Mobile is strongly preferred

Strong understanding of LTE and 5G NR technologies, including cellular bands, RF requirements, protocol behavior, network registration, and mobility

Experience supporting certification of products using commercial cellular modules or modem platforms

Experience troubleshooting cellular RF, protocol, modem firmware, and network interoperability issues

Familiarity with cellular certification test equipment and platforms such as Rohde & Schwarz CMW500/CMX500, Keysight, Anritsu, or equivalent systems

Experience collecting and analyzing modem and protocol logs using chipset or module vendor diagnostic tools

Understanding of cellular RF measurements including Tx power, EVM, ACLR, sensitivity, throughput, and related conducted RF measurements

Familiarity with OTA cellular performance testing, including TRP and TIS, is preferred

Experience working directly with third‑party certification labs, cellular module vendors, chipset vendors, and mobile network operators

Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to independently drive complex certification failures to resolution

Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple certification programs and test activities simultaneously

Comfortable working in a fast‑paced product development environment and supporting time‑critical certification activities

Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, including extended onsite support at certification and carrier test labs when required

Compensation:

At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full‑time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. 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 $170,000 - $258,000. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long‑term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full‑time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company’s success. Regular, full‑time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full‑time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.

*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location.

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