Senior RF Engineer

at  Dedrone

Company Overview: Dedrone is the world’s most trusted smart airspace security company. Hundreds of commercial, government and military customers around the world rely on Dedrone’s comprehensive, command and control (C2) solution to protect against the persistent and escalating threat from drones while enabling “good” drones to fly. By leveraging AI/ML, Dedrone is the only solution that provides continuous, autonomous interrogation and verification of drones that enables both multi-sensor and multi-mitigation options onto a single fused “pane-of-glass”. Whether on-premise / air-gapped or in the cloud, Dedrone customers can easily detect, track, identify, analyze, and mitigate drone threats.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar engineering discipline
• 10+ years RF design experience
• 8+ years designing and optimizing wireless solutions for mass-produced battery-powered handheld, mobile, and/or wearable products (e.g., cell phones, action cameras)
• 5+ years designing chip-down cellular circuits (LTE, 5G, CAT4 and above)
• Demonstrated expertise with complex multi-transceiver wireless systems and RF circuit design for 4G, 5G, multi-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS wireless technologies
• Expertise with detailed design, selection, and integration of chip-down RF transceiver solutions and supporting circuitry (filters, power amplifiers, diplexers, RF switch networks, and passives, etc).
• Experienced with power efficient chip-down design of Sub-6 GHz 5G (NR/RedCap) modem systems and circuitry
• Proven ability to own multiple wireless design projects from concept to mass production
• Strong cross-functional understanding of the challenges and trade-offs in implementing multiple RF transceivers in complex, high-density mobile or wearable electronics
• Strong hands-on proficiency with RF measurement equipment, measurement techniques, and evaluation criteria necessary to ensure robust and reliable wireless design
• Extensive experience with hands-on RF circuit and system characterization, performance analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Solid understanding of and significant practical experience with RF debugging and receiver de-sense mitigation
• Schematic design proficiency using Cadence/OrCAD tools
• Skilled in guiding layout for wireless designs, performing detailed layout inspections, and issuing design recommendations
• Strong understanding of antenna theory, structures, selection, and performance requirements
• Familiarity with industry standards and regional regulatory requirements related to RF design and certification (e.g., 3GPP, PTCRB, GCF, FCC, ETSI)
• Good understanding of mobile network carrier requirements and related device approval processes
• Proven ability to drive successful wireless projects in collaboration with global design partners and vendors
• Experience working within global cross-functional engineering teams and mentoring junior engineers
• Strong documentation, communication, and presentation skills
  Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s ok. At Dedrone, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
  Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
  The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
  Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
  Dedrone is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Dedrone’s impact on the environment. All Dedrone employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Dedrone employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
  We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com

• Lead the end-to-end design and optimization of wireless solutions, focusing on chip-down RF transceiver integration and ensuring power efficiency and robustness in high-density form factors.
• Design, prototype, and validate multi-transceiver RF systems (4G, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS), working hands-on with RF measurement equipment to conduct detailed performance analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to address challenges and make trade-offs in implementing complex wireless systems, balancing performance requirements with device design constraints.
• Oversee the schematic design and layout process using Cadence/OrCAD tools, performing detailed inspections, providing recommendations, and guiding layout engineers to ensure high-performance, reliable wireless designs.
• Drive compliance and certification efforts by adhering to industry standards (3GPP, FCC, PTCRB, ETSI, etc.), working with regulatory teams to meet carrier and regional requirements for wireless device approval.
• Mentor junior engineers and support global design partners and vendors by sharing expertise, providing technical guidance, and ensuring alignment with project objectives and wireless performance standards