Job Description

About the role:

As a member of the Wireless Team, you will work on meaningful projects that will add value to Skydio. You will solve complex, interesting problems and learn from a world-class team of engineers and researchers.

Potential projects:

• Video Streaming Enhancements
  
  
  
  • Work with the team to enhance adaptive bitrate algorithms for video streaming
  
  
  • Study wireless parameters and use the statistics to guarantee smooth video in all environments
  
  
  • Setup test cases and automation to validate the feature
  
  


• Automatic frequency selection
  
  
  
  • Work on algorithms that automatically select a frequency for the drone and docked systems
  
  
  • Characterization of various tools that help in the decision making process
  
  
  • Test and validate the feature across all interference scenarios
  
  


• Automation
  
  
  
  • Develop test automated test frameworks for drones in Python
  
  
  • Integrate test cases to CI/CD pipelines
  
  
  • Identify and analyze test failures with the help of data telemetry upload and extraction
  
  
  • Setup SQL queries in the automation to catch SW and performance bugs 
  
  
  • Work with Wireless Systems team to setup KPIs and root cause analysis
  
  


• Ground-to-air Propagation and Interference Modeling for UAVs
  
  
  
  • Collect empirical data for ground-to-air propagation and interference under various environments.
  
  
  • Develop and validate path loss and interference models for various altitudes and distances
  
  


• Glass-to-glass Packet Loss Characterization
  
  
  
  • Instrument the system to capture packet loss across software, hardware, and networking subsystems.
  
  
  • Investigate packet loss behavior through controlled experiments under varied flight and network conditions.
  
  
  • Visualize and interpret results to identify root causes and guide system-level improvements.
  
  

What makes you a good fit:

• Relentless curiosity


• Ability to leverage rock solid fundamentals to create exceptional designs for complicated products


• Passion for end to end understanding of the wireless link and the channel behavior. 


• Proficiency in wireless background and theory


• Very strong C/C++/Python SW capabilities

Other qualifications that are a plus, but not required:

• How to use Python for scripting


• Familiarity with embedded HW and low level coding


• Familiarity with wireless chipsets firmware, Driver and kernel code

Compensation Range: The hourly rate for this position is $47/hr for Undergrad and $53/hr for Graduate students* Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.

*For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional location.

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