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Senior Wireless Systems Performance Engineer

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Skydio

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Location:
United States, San Mateo

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Category:
IT - Software Development

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

170000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

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-The-Air testing in complex scenarios.

Job Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

  • 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
What we offer:
  • Equity in the form of stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits packages
  • Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles
  • Paid vacation time
  • Sick leave
  • Holiday pay
  • 401K savings plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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