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Wireless Engineer (SDR)

About SkySafe

SkySafe is hiring multiple engineering positions to build out our airspace monitoring and forensics solutions for drones. We build radio sensors that feed a cloud platform to detect, identify, and track drone flights in real time. Moreover, we provide a complete solution for drone forensics to aid law enforcement and defense customers.

Job Description

SkySafe is seeking a Wireless Communications Engineer with SDR expertise to join the team. Qualifications: background in wireless communications, signal processing theory and math; experience building software-based wireless modems; experience writing and optimizing software-defined radio code in C++. Responsibilities: implement all components of software-defined modem systems from specifications alongside the reverse engineering team; optimize existing SDR modem systems both theoretically and in code; architect and implement high-level improvements to SDR systems (scheduling, compute offload). The role supports remote SDR work and is open to remote candidates; in San Diego there is an option for on-site; US export laws require eligible US Person status. Compensation: $145k–$200k. This is a full-time role with a startup environment and strong collaboration. Apply via the formal Lever.co route.

Remote

Remote Conditions

Remote work available; open to remote candidates; eligible US Persons due to export controls; San Diego office option for on-site if preferred.

Salary

145K

 to 

200K

Benefits

Not Specified

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Date Listed

01 May, 2026 (6 days ago)
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