Skydio
Advanced / NPI Quality Engineer
Hayward, California, United States · Full-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$15,659 more — $160,659 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $160,659 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Industrial Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Industrial Engineers (17-2112) · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- We combine them, because the person who wrote the DFMEA should be the one on the line when the failure mode shows up.
- Concept and planning: set CTQ characteristics and quality targets (yield, DPMO, AFR), write the quality plan, and classify the BOM by risk with PPAP levels assigned per part.
Responsibilities
- Design / EVT: facilitate the DFMEA to verified closure, contribute to design reviews and DFM, and run EVT build quality including first article inspection and failure analysis.
- Process / DVT: build the linked PFMEA and control plan, complete MSA on key gauges, and review supplier PPAP submissions.
- Launch: design the safe-launch plan with exit criteria, run daily quality reviews, drive 8D on escapes, and monitor field AFR.
- [5+] years in quality engineering on physical products, including one product carried personally from design through mass production.
- Equally comfortable on the factory floor and in a design review.
- At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation.
- We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's in an engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.
- Working knowledge of PPAP and root cause methods (8D, 5-why, fault tree) with verified closure.
- Hands-on DFMEA/PFMEA facilitation, control plans actually used on a line, and MSA/gauge R&R/capability studies you can run yourself.
Nice to have
- CQE or Six Sigma Black Belt
- APQP under IATF 16949 or ISO 13485.
- FCC/CE, UN 38.3, or IP ingress compliance exposure.
- Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.
- Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles.
- For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
- To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/
Compensation
- At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages.
- Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.
- The annual base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $257,000*.
- Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan.
- Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position's location.
Benefits
- Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan.
- This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company's policies and eligibility criteria.
- Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success.
- Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's group health insurance plans.
Company info
- Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility.
- The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions.
- We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
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