GNSS/GPS Senior Systems Engineer

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Skydio is the leading US drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users - from action sports enthusiasts to first responders.

About the Team:

  • We develop autonomous flying robots for consumer/prosumer media capture, commercial inspection, and situational awareness from customer use case analysis to requirements definition, product development, factory bringup, and validation through mass production
  • We work directly with subsystem technology vendors and cross functionally internally with hardware, embedded, and autonomy teams to develop vehicle, controller, and docking architectures.
  • We build and maintain our in-house tools for system & subsystem level characterization, development, validation, and manufacturing

About the role:

We are looking for a GNSS Systems Engineer to drive current and future localization capabilities that meet Skydio’s product vision.  The ideal candidate will be an experienced self-starter with deep understanding of GNSS systems operating in real world environments.
How you'll make an impact:

  • Set and drive performance requirements for GNSS systems across all Skydio products
  • Develop methods to measure and analyze the performance of current and future GNSS systems
  • Drive architecture specifications for GNSS systems in future Skydio products
  • Collaborate with the cross-functional teams to triage and resolve performance issues
  • Collaborate with autonomy teams on the integration of GNSS data in sensor fusion and estimation algorithms

What makes you a good fit:

  • 5+ years experience working on GNSS systems 
  • Deep understanding of GNSS fundamentals and the factors that influence their performance in real systems
  • Familiarity with the GNSS RF receive chain
  • Familiarity with RTK/PPK GNSS engines
  • Proficiency in Python enable strong data analysis skills
  • Strong communication skills for clear reporting of data analysis and conclusions

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At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multi-disciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.  
As such, we do not make hiring or other employment-related decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, generic information or characteristics, veteran, military or family status, or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.

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More Information on Skydio
Skydio operates in the Artificial Intelligence industry. The company is located in Redwood City, CA. Skydio was founded in 2014. It has 250 total employees. It offers perks and benefits such as Friends outside of work, Eat lunch together, Open door policy, Team based strategic planning, Group brainstorming sessions and Open office floor plan. To see all 24 open jobs at Skydio, click here.
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