The Senior RF Engineer role at DoorDash Labs involves developing mission-critical RF/electrical systems for unmanned platforms. The team focuses on automation and robotics solutions to enhance last-mile logistics. This position offers the opportunity to work on RF design and validation throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring reliable and precise operation of autonomous platforms. Candidates will apply their expertise in electromagnetic theory and wireless system design to innovate and optimize RF hardware.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with specialization in RF engineering, applied electromagnetics, or wireless systems.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in designing and testing RF hardware for consumer grade mass-produced products.
• Strong RF fundamentals with expertise in front-end design, desense analysis, and system-level optimization.
• Experience working with systems that include high-speed digital interfaces such as MIPI CSI / DSI, PCIe, DDR, SDIO / eMMC.
• Proficient in the use of RF test and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
• Hands-on expertise in desense mitigation techniques, including shielding, grounding, and filtering.

• Lead the development of innovative solutions that span across RF, mixed signal, and mechanical domains.
• Design RF hardware and wireless testbeds to support system validation.
• Provide expertise and mentorship regarding EMI mitigation strategies and cross-functional debug processes.
• Characterize EMI caused by internal and external aggressors using various testing methods.
• Conduct rigorous lab and OTA testing of RF systems and validate performance against industry standards.
• Perform EM simulations using CAD tools to develop a deep understanding of product behavior.