Atem Corp is hiring: Radio Equipment with Drone Flying Experience in Austin

Radio Equipment with Drone Flying Experience

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Role - R Engineer With Drone Flying Experience

Locations - Austin, TX/Cupertino, CA (Locals or nearby)

Duration - Long Term

Exp Level - 6+ yrs

USC/GC/H1

Job Description

We are seeking a R (Radio Equipment) Engineer with Drone Flying Experience to support the deployment, testing, and maintenance of advanced radio and wireless communication systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in RF engineering, signal processing, and drone operations for aerial data collection, network analysis, and field inspections.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and optimize radio frequency (RF) equipment and wireless communication systems.
• Conduct aerial surveys using drones to analyze signal propagation, interference, and coverage.
• Configure, calibrate, and maintain RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers and signal generators.
• Perform drone-based inspections of antennas, towers, and wireless networks.
• Collect and analyze RF data from UAV flights for network performance and optimization.
• Work with teams to improve 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi, and other wireless technologies.
• Troubleshoot RF performance issues, including signal attenuation, interference, and multipath effects.
• Ensure compliance with FAA/UAV regulations and RF licensing requirements.
• Automate data collection and reporting processes using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Collaborate with software engineers and network teams to enhance drone-based RF analysis solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in RF engineering, wireless communications, or network optimization.
• Certified drone pilot with hands-on experience in operating UAVs for aerial RF surveys.
• Strong knowledge of radio wave propagation, antenna theory, and spectrum analysis.
• Proficiency with RF measurement tools (e.g., spectrum analyzers, network analyzers).
• Experience with wireless protocols (5G, LTE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, etc.).
• Knowledge of Python, MATLAB, or other scripting languages for RF data analysis.
• Familiarity with GIS tools for mapping signal coverage and drone flight planning.
• Understanding of FAA Part 107 regulations for drone operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automated drone flight software for RF surveys.
• Hands-on experience with military or defense-grade RF systems.
• Background in radar systems, satellite communications, or remote sensing.

RF/DSP certifications (e.g., CFR, iNARTE RF Engineer, FAA Drone Certification).

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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