Skydio

Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

Hayward, California, United States · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$147k-$210kDetected 43 days ago

PythonCode ReviewTest AutomationCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

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.
What makes you a good fit: - 5+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, with 3+ years focused on test development.

Collaborate cross-functionally with product development, manufacturing operations, and software teams to collect requirements and iteratively roll out a robust test sequence based on data and feedback.
Design and implement new test equipment (in-house or with third-party partners) to ensure scalable and reliable manufacturing via automation.
Lead investigations to resolve production issues, leveraging Skydio's in-house manufacturing execution system (MES) to analyze historical data from the factory and determine a root cause.
Strong RF fundamentals, an understanding to how to debug and design better RF tests
Creative problem-solver with a passion for developing practical solutions.
You get pumped watching How It's Made or playing Factorio and want to get paid to work on the machine that builds the machines.
We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems.
At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation.

5+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, with 3+ years focused on test development.
Strong hands-on coding experience in Python (required) for test automation and process tooling.
Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed root cause and failure analysis for test and equipment issues.

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 $147,000 - $210,000*.
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.

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.
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.
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.

Take ownership of end-to-end manufacturing test readiness for an entire product line, ensuring that Skydio customers receive the highest-quality devices.
We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.

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