Radio Frequency Hardware Engineer - DoorDash Air

DoorDash US
San Francisco
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 139,400 - 205,000 annuallyFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringExperience: 6+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Mentorship","Communication","Data analysis","Report writing","Presentation skills"]

Design, optimize, and validate mission-critical RF/mixed-signal hardware for unmanned platforms, spanning prototyping through production. Lead RF hardware and wireless testbed development, execute system-level design and verification, and troubleshoot desense using EMI/EMC analysis. Perform lab and OTA testing across LTE, 5G NR, Wi‑Fi, GNSS, and UWB, using simulations (CST/HFSS/ADS) and RF measurement equipment to validate performance against industry standards.

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Radio Frequency Hardware Engineer - DoorDash Air

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Job Summary

Design, optimize, and validate mission-critical RF/mixed-signal hardware for unmanned platforms, spanning prototyping through production. Lead RF hardware and wireless testbed development, execute system-level design and verification, and troubleshoot desense using EMI/EMC analysis. Perform lab and OTA testing across LTE, 5G NR, Wi‑Fi, GNSS, and UWB, using simulations (CST/HFSS/ADS) and RF measurement equipment to validate performance against industry standards.
Location: San Francisco
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the development of solutions spanning RF, mixed-signal, and mechanical domains.
  • •Design RF hardware and wireless testbeds to support system validation, including execution and documentation of system-level design and verification.
  • •Provide expertise and mentorship to partner teams on EMI mitigation strategies and cross-functional debug processes.
  • •Characterize EMI from internal and external aggressors by tracing root causes using EMC probes, shielding tests, grounding checks, and layout reviews.
  • •Conduct rigorous lab and OTA testing (sensitivity and coexistence) and validate RF system performance against industry standards.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 139,400 - 205,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:401kPaid ParentalWellness StipendCommuter BenefitsPaid LeaveHealth InsuranceDentalVisionDisability InsuranceLife InsurancePaid Holidays

Key Requirements

  • •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 designing and testing RF hardware for mass-produced consumer products.
  • •Strong RF fundamentals with expertise in front-end design, desense analysis, and system-level optimization.
  • •Experience with systems including high-speed digital interfaces such as MIPI CSI/DSI, PCIe, DDR, SDIO/eMMC.
  • •Proficiency with RF test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers) and EMI/desense mitigation techniques.
Experience:6+ years
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (RF engineering, applied electromagnetics, wireless systems)
Skills:MentorshipCommunicationData analysisReport writingPresentation skills
Languages:English
Tech Stack:LTE5G NRWi-FiGPSUWBEMCEMIEM simulationCSTHFSSADSMIPI CSIMIPI DSIPCIeDDRSDIOEMMCOscilloscopesSpectrum analyzersNetwork analyzers

Company Brief

DoorDash US
On-demand logistics platform connecting consumers with local restaurants, grocers, and retailers for food delivery, pickup, and convenience services. Operates a marketplace and last-mile delivery network while offering tools and analytics for merchants and couriers.
Industry: Online Marketplaces
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2013
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