Skydio
Senior Hardware Product Packaging Engineer
San Mateo, California, United States · Senior · 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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$15,189 more — $168,189 — moves this role to Level III and 3 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 $168,189 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Electronics Engineers, Except Computer" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (17-2072) · 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
- Packaging is the first thing a customer sees and touches and the last mile between our hardware and our customers.
- Engage with mechanical, electrical, battery and material flow engineering to keep product safe and improve transport efficiency
- Debug field damage and shipping returns with an eye for the smallest details and a commitment to reach the deepest causes.
Responsibilities
- Own customer-facing and enterprise-ready packaging from concept to mass production across Skydio's full product ecosystem including aircraft, docks, controllers, batteries, attachments, and accessories.
- You will lead the design and execution of commercial cartons, ruggedized field and transit cases, precision foam and molded-fiber inserts, multi-component kits, and accessory trays.
- Design packaging parts and assemblies in 3D CAD, including cushion geometry, cavity fits, trays, closures, and case interiors, with die lines and drawings that a vendor can build.
- Partner with industrial design, product management, and marketing to craft an unboxing and use experience worthy of the product inside
- Interface with and own technical activity at vendors in partnership with operations and supply chain teams - RFQs, tooling kickoffs, first article inspection, quality and inspection criteria, and corrective action when parts come in wrong packaging, working closely with the Supplier Quality Engineers and Product Quality Teams.
- Design for a broad set of packaging processes and make the call on which one fits: corrugated and folding carton, molded fiber, thermoforming, rotational and injection molding, converted and CNC-routed foams, and soft goods.
- Work with Material Flow and Logistics to optimize packaging sizes and dunnage for spatial and operational gains
- Define and execute transit and field testing including drop, vibration, compression, incline impact, thermal and humidity conditioning against some or all of ISTA, ASTM D4169, ATA 300, and MIL-STD-810 as appropriate, and use analysis to prove the design before you cut tooling.
- Own packaging compliance and labeling: lithium battery shipping marks and documentation, hazmat and carrier requirements, regulatory markings, serialization, and the artwork process that keeps them all correct across SKUs and regions.
- Support our internal manufacturing and factory teams with pack-out processes, line-side layout, packaging BOMs, and work instructions that hold up at rate.
Requirements
- Prior packaging or product development experience with a proven track record of execution, enthusiasm, and cooperation.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, packaging engineering, or equivalent with demonstrated academic excellence.
- Demonstrated ability to design for packaging manufacturing processes (corrugated and folding carton, foam conversion, and thermoforming required
- Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.
- Ability to produce well-constructed, thorough part and assembly drawings, specifications, and tolerance stacks that anticipate a real production fit.
- Working knowledge of transit and field test standards and the judgment to know which ones actually matter for a given product.
- Proven ability to make considered decisions at various stages.
Nice to have
- High-volume consumer electronics packaging experience, including retail channel and e-commerce requirements.
- Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.
- Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles.
- Experience with CATIA preferred.
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 $153,000 - $243,000*.
- 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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