Senior RF Engineer
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 RF Engineer will play a critical hands-on role in designing, validating, and transferring high-performance radio modules from concept through production.
In this role, you will work closely with PCB, mechanical, and product engineering teams to develop advanced wireless systems used in demanding real-world environments. You will lead RF design execution from initial architecture through prototype validation and manufacturing transfer, ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
This is a deeply technical role offering end-to-end ownership and direct impact on the performance and capabilities of Doodle Labs’ wireless products.
What You’ll Do
- Design and develop production-ready RF radio modules from concept through validation and manufacturing transfer
- Translate product requirements into RF architectures including schematic design, RF front-end development, and PCB implementation
- Lead end-to-end RF design execution including RF circuitry, analog components, power supplies, and system interfaces
- Develop compact and scalable radio module designs that support multiple frequency bands and product configurations
- Perform RF simulations and front-end analysis to validate design decisions prior to hardware fabrication
- Plan and execute RF and system-level validation testing to ensure performance meets product specifications
- Prepare technical documentation including schematics, design rationale, and test results to support product lifecycle management
- Coordinate design reviews with RF, PCB, mechanical, and product engineering teams
- Identify technical risks and develop solutions balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, and schedule
- Support development of next-generation wireless technologies including advanced Wi-Fi, BLE, GPS, and high-power RF amplification systems
What Success Looks Like
- Delivery of validated RF radio modules that meet performance specifications and are ready for manufacturing
- Compact, flexible designs that support multiple SKUs and frequency configurations
- Efficient cross-functional collaboration with hardware, product engineering, and manufacturing teams
- Successful transfer of RF designs into production with minimal redesign requirements
- High technical rigor in RF design, testing, and documentation processes
- Strong contributions to next-generation wireless product development initiatives
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related field
- Significant experience designing RF hardware for wireless communication systems
- Strong expertise in RF circuit design, front-end architectures, and radio system integration
- Experience with RF simulation, testing, and performance validation methodologies
- Familiarity with high-frequency PCB design and RF layout considerations
- Experience supporting product development from prototype through production
- Ability to collaborate effectively with PCB designers, mechanical engineers, and product teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex technical challenges
- Comfortable working in fast-paced engineering environments with evolving product requirements
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
- Direct ownership of RF designs that define product performance and capability
- Opportunity to solve complex wireless engineering challenges in real-world deployments
Top Skills
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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