Skydio
Senior Manager, Hardware Design Engineering
San Mateo, California, United States · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$230k-$325kDetected 12 days ago
Supply ChainCATIAMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignProblem Solving
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About the role
- Skydio's mechanical systems are the backbone of reliable autonomous flight.
- An intelligent flying machine depends on world-class engineering and an eye for detail while optimizing for simplicity
- Our new winged platform, F10, introduces a new generation of autonomous systems, enabling longer missions and higher speeds.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of a cutting-edge vehicle platform - from concept to production - integrating state-of-the-art compute, sensor, connectivity, and aerodynamics to power the world's most advanced autonomous drone systems.
- Manage the mechanical team tasked with bringing the F10 ecosystem to market - this includes overseeing the mechanical development and delivery of both the winged vehicle and the ground systems/dock.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams - including product, electrical engineering, flight core, software, quality and reliability engineering, program management, supply chain, manufacturing, testing, and operations - to drive new product development from prototype through mass production.
- Identify and drive downselections on key architecture and technology decisions taking into consideration aero, weight, thermal, reliability implications.
- Collaborate closely with electrical engineers to shape and integrate custom PCBAs, flex circuits, antennas, and cable harnesses.
- Interface with and own technical activity at vendors in partnership with operations and supply chain teams.
- Define and execute engineering tests and utilize analysis to evaluate system trade-offs and prove your design.
- Drive designs throughout the development cycle from prototyping to pre-production and into mass production. Support our internal manufacturing and factory teams with assembly processes, quality and inspection criteria, etc.
- Being a bad-ass mechanical and/or aerospace engineer, with deep technical skills and the ability to lead teams to deliver extremely technically challenging products.
- Strong system-level design skills, with a sharp eye for mapping technical dependencies and translating complex requirements into execution.
Requirements
- Experience with design for a broad array of manufacturing processes (injection molding, metal casting, CNC machining, sheet metal forming, composites, foam).
- Ability to produce well-constructed, thorough mechanical part and assembly drawings.
- Proven ability to make considered decisions at various stages.
Nice to have
- Experience with CATIA strongly 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 $230,000 - $325,000*.
- 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.
- Design mechanical parts and assemblies for our aircraft, ground stations, and other key accessories from the ground-up as part of new architectures.
- We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
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