5 months ago
Base Salary
$148k - $210k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop wireless capabilities that deliver longer range, faster connectivity, and secure data transmission.
- Work on a communication protocol for mesh drone communication.
- Design and implement reliable, efficient drone communication solutions in an OFDMA-based mesh network.
- Design, develop, and optimize wireless software and firmware across WLAN, LTE, and 5G.
- Implement and validate system-level algorithms against performance KPIs in congested and dynamic network conditions.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of WLAN and/or cellular protocols, including OFDMA, mesh networking, and scheduled network operations.
- Proficiency in firmware development and a strong foundation in wireless communication systems.
- Proficiency in C++, C, and Python.
- Strong software engineering skills covering design, implementation, and performance tuning of wireless features.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues across multiple layers, including hardware.
- Ability to collaborate with RF, hardware, and systems teams.
- Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days is strongly encouraged and required for certain positions.
Benefits
- Regular full-time employees are eligible for stock options, company group health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, and a 401(k) savings plan.
- Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles.
- This is a regular, full-time position, with benefits subject to applicable laws and company eligibility criteria.
About Skydio
Skydio builds autonomous drones, docking systems, and fleet management software for enterprise, public safety, and defense customers. It sells hardware with AI-based autonomy plus SaaS for fleet operations, inspections, and Drone-as-First-Responder programs. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company designs and assembles its products in the U.S., with manufacturing in Hayward, and its systems are used across utilities, law enforcement, and the U.S. military.