Application Engineer (Los Angeles / Remote)

About Doodle Labs
Doodle Labs is at the forefront of designing wireless networking solutions that power a connected world of unmanned systems. Recently recognized by Fast Company as one of 2024's Most Innovative Companies, Doodle Labs is driven by a vision where every robotic system is seamlessly connected, amplifying efficiency, safety, and collaboration with human teams. Join us and work on pioneering technologies that are shaping the future of wireless communications and autonomous networks.
About the Job
As an Application Engineer at Doodle Labs, you'll be deeply embedded in the heart of wireless mesh networking and robotics technology, working hands-on to bring next-generation connectivity solutions to life. This role is ideal for a builder and a tinkerer-someone who thrives on transforming advanced R&D innovations into real-world solutions for unmanned systems and connected teams. You'll lead technical projects from concept through field testing, creating and customizing solutions that integrate seamlessly with complex robotic systems. Your work will directly shape the success of Doodle Labs' mesh networking technology in some of the most challenging and dynamic defense and industrial applications.
What You'll Do:

• Lead 2-3 solutions projects per quarter by working with customers to capture requirements, collaborating with the R&D team to build solutions, and completing field testing and documentation for customer adoption on a monthly basis.
• Provide in-depth technical support to secure unmanned system design-ins by regularly troubleshooting, analyzing network and radio performance, and ensuring customer issues are resolved promptly, traveling up to twice per month as needed.
• Publish one white paper or demo video monthly on practical use cases and technical benefits of Doodle Labs' products, establishing the company as a thought leader and supporting customers with comprehensive resources.
• Address technical challenges like connecting numerous vehicles in a single network and integrating with robotic systems to create deployable solutions that meet performance benchmarks for range, speed, and reliability.
• Act as a liaison between product managers, R&D, sales, and marketing to ensure project alignment, maintaining bi-weekly updates and achieving smooth workflows from inception to deployment.

Required Qualifications

• Deep understanding of wireless communication systems, including RF signal propagation and digital communication technologies.
• Proven experience in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting 802.11-based networks
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, including experience with IP radios. Familiarity with OpenWrt is highly desirable.
• Comfortable working within a Linux environment for networking and debugging purposes, with the ability to modify, deploy, and operate Linux-based systems in the field.
• Understanding of robotics systems architecture including networking, sensors, controllers, and processing units.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience in the wireless communications industry.

Compensation Range
Total Compensation including Performance-Based Bonuses: $120,000-$170,000 annually.