Senior Wireless Systems Performance Engineer

Skydio; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in form of stock options

Health insurance plans

Paid vacation time

401K savings plan

Job summary

A leading drone technology company located in California is seeking a Wireless Performance Lead to evaluate and optimize their wireless solutions. The successful candidate will manage network performance metrics and drive testing in various environments. Candidates should have a strong background in WLAN/3GPP protocols, wireless debugging skills, and experience with wireless test equipment. This position offers a competitive salary range of $170,000 - $240,000 along with comprehensive benefits including equity options, health insurance, and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Experience with Mesh, OFDMA and scheduled‑based network operation.
• Experience in test automation, including designing automated test scripts.
• Can work collaboratively with multiple teams alongside systems, SW and RF Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, optimize, and improve Skydio's wireless solutions.
• Lead the deployment and the OTA performance of the network.
• Develop, implement, and validate system‑level algorithms.

Skills

Understanding of WLAN/3GPP protocols

Strong background in wireless channels

Experience with wireless PHY and MAC level Firmware

Experience debugging skills

Ability to analyze and report results from automated tests

Tools

Wireless test equipment

Protocol analyzer

Job description

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios and beyond.

About the role:

By combining best-in-class autonomy and cloud-connected real-time visibility, drones will become the critical and ubiquitous infrastructure that can be deployed and monitored in real-time to solve various problems faster, cheaper, and safer than ever before. Realizing this future requires a reliable and robust wireless communication network across multiple use cases and capabilities. We’re looking for you, an experienced Wireless Performance Lead to join the team, manage and drive the network performance metrics, optimize network parameters, and drive conducted and Over‑Air testing in complex scenarios.

How you'll make an impact:

• You will evaluate, optimize, and improve Skydio's wireless solutions, extend the range and manage various connection topologies
• You will lead the deployment and the OTA performance of such a network to meet system‑level KPI of robustness in extremely congested environments
• You will develop, implement, and validate system‑level algorithms aimed at improving performance metrics
• You will evaluate, tune, and optimize performance across multiple wireless standards including WLAN and LTE
• You will evaluate complex network performance that involves multiple drones, ground control stations and users
• You will drive and enhance performance testing infrastructure

What makes you a good fit:

• 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 is 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:

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 - $240,000.00*. 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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