Radio High Frequency Engineer

Who we are:

At
Nova Sky Stories
, we empower artists and producers to bring awe and wonder to live audiences around the world. As the global leader in drone entertainment, Nova Sky Stories has been advancing drone entertainment for over a decade with a veteran team of artists and engineers.

Nova prioritizes safety by developing lightweight, small, precise drones and optimizes reliability to seamlessly fly in urban areas, extreme temperatures, and high winds. Through the seamless fusion of technology and artistry, Nova transforms drone performances into breath-taking Sky Stories that capture hearts and minds.

With offices across the USA and Europe, Nova Sky Stories is an international company working with the world's greatest venues, brands, and events.

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About this role:

We are seeking a talented
Radio / High Frequency Engineer
to join our Nova Sky Stories Munich team We are a passionate group of people with a hands-on approach collaborating closely to keep improving and bring awe to live audiences. As part of Nova Sky Stories, we work together with other Nova designers and colleagues around the world. Sharing creativity, technical knowledge and passion for storytelling.

As a Radio / High Frequency Engineer, you'll be responsible for:

• Design, develop, test and improve RF systems in typical ISM bands, UWB, and radar.
• Develop and integrate radio modems and communication links.
• Work with FMCW radar and Doppler signal processing.
• Antenna selection, antenna design and antenna placement.
• Perform RF system simulations, link budget analysis, and signal integrity evaluations.
• Develop calibration, synchronization, and filtering algorithms for RF and radar systems.
• Collaborate with embedded and electronics teams to integrate RF subsystems.
• Debug and optimize RF hardware and firmware in close cooperation with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct lab and field measurements.
• Develop robust solutions based on various modulation schemes
• Coordinate, lead and supervise radio certification for multiple countries.
• Support system validation, flight operations, and testing campaigns.

You'll need to have:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of RF system design, antenna theory, and signal propagation.
• Experience with radar systems (FMCW, Doppler, pulse) and related signal processing.
• Familiarity with radio modems, modulation schemes, and spread spectrum techniques (FHSS, DSSS).
• Hands-on experience with UWB and other localization technologies (AOA, PDOA, TDOA).
• Experience with embedded development (C Code) and microcontroller integration (STM32 or similar).
• Skilled with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzer, VNA, signal generator, oscilloscope).
• Knowledge of PCB design and RF layout techniques; Altium Designer is a plus.
• Understanding of wireless standards and communication protocols (LoRa, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.).
• Experience with international radio certification, especially CE and FCC.
• Structured and transparent approach to problem solving using JIRA, Slack, and similar tools.
• Drone or autonomous system experience is a plus. You will test fly what you build

What We Offer

• A fun, creative, and highly effective team with a start-up spirit.
• Exciting projects where mechanics, electronics, firmware and software meet storytelling and arts.
• Real responsibility with no daily micro-management — trust and freedom to do your best work.
• Space to try new things, learn, and grow with us.
• Short decision-making paths, open communication, and lots of team spirit.

If you're ready to play a key role in supporting the operational backbone of a company redefining storytelling in the sky, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to help keep Nova Sky Stories flying high.