About Doodle Labs
Doodle Labs is a fast-growing technology company building high-performance wireless communications for the drone and unmanned systems ecosystem. Our technology enables reliable, high-bandwidth connectivity across airborne and mobile robotic platforms operating in complex environments.
We partner directly with leading drone OEMs, robotics companies, and defense organizations to deliver advanced networking solutions that power the next generation of autonomous systems. Our mission is to make connectivity for autonomous machines as reliable and ubiquitous as the internet itself.
About the Role
The Senior Product Engineer is responsible for leading product engineering activities across Doodle Labs’ radio product lines and will play a key role in driving product development from design through validation and manufacturing.
In this role, you will work closely with RF, Software, Mechanical Design, NPI, Operations, and Manufacturing/Quality Assurance teams to deliver high-performance radio systems. This position will help shape product quality, manufacturability, and scalability as Doodle Labs continues to expand its radio portfolio.
This is an opportunity to build and scale next-generation wireless products within a high-growth company at the forefront of autonomous systems and wireless networking.
What You’ll Do
- Own and drive product engineering activities for radio product lines from design through validation and manufacturing
- Lead product bring-up, debugging, testing, and validation efforts
- Collaborate cross-functionally with RF, software, mechanical, NPI, operations, and QA teams
- Drive design for manufacturability (DFM), design for test (DFT), and cost optimization initiatives
- Develop and improve test setups, automation scripts, and validation processes to improve efficiency and coverage
- Support regulatory and compliance certifications (e.g., FCC, CE)
- Manage component obsolescence and support end-of-life (EOL) transitions
- Produce and maintain technical documentation such as datasheets, integration guides, and application notes
- Mentor and guide junior product engineers
What Success Looks Like
- Successful launch and manufacturing readiness of radio products
- Improved test efficiency, validation coverage, and product quality
- Strong cross-functional collaboration across engineering and operations teams
- Reduction in manufacturing costs and improved product reliability
- Effective management of product lifecycle, including EOL transitions
Who You Are
- 6–9 years of experience in product engineering, RF systems, or related fields
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Communication Engineering, or a related discipline
- Strong experience in radio/Wi-Fi product development and manufacturing support
- Hands-on expertise in hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation
- Solid understanding of quality control, validation, and production test methodologies
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications (Optional)
- Experience in wireless communication systems, RF design, or embedded hardware
- Experience in drones, robotics, or industrial IoT systems
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and large-scale production environments
- Experience supporting regulatory certifications and compliance
Why Join Doodle Labs
- Work on cutting-edge technology powering the future of autonomous systems
- Collaborate with engineers and innovators building industry-leading connectivity solutions
- Make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing company shaping the next generation of robotics and wireless networking
Compensation & Benefits
Doodle Labs offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our team members.
Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and gym benefits.
Travel Expectations (If Applicable)
This role may require occasional travel for manufacturing support, supplier engagement, or cross-site collaboration.
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What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Doodle Labs designs and produces industrial-grade wireless networking solutions. The company focuses on mesh networking for robotic systems, providing high throughput, long-range Mesh Rider solutions for UAVs, UGVs, AMRs and other robotic applications. The company’s Helix Mesh Rider Radio was developed with sponsorship from DIU and is the Blue UAS program’s datalink of choice. Doodle Labs was named one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies 2024," checking in at no. 2 in the Robotics category. Doodle Labs was founded in 1999 and has offices in the United States and Singapore.
Why Work With Us
We are a fast-growing team working with some of the leading innovators creating the technology of the future. Our radios are being used to advance the development and deployment of robotics in various industries. It's been an exciting past few years and we're eager to bring on like-minded people to help us continue to build this company.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We are a hybrid team- our employees not in state are remote while our local Los Angeles natives are in office 5 days per week.
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