Skydio
Product Design Engineer (Early Career)
San Mateo, California, United States · Junior · Full-time
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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
- Work with vendors on technical questions and part reviews, in collaboration with our operations and supply chain teams.
Responsibilities
- Design mechanical parts and assemblies for our aircraft, ground stations, and accessories, working alongside senior engineers on new architectures and taking ownership of components as you grow.
- Partner with electrical engineers to integrate custom PCBAs, flex circuits, antennas, and cable harnesses into mechanical designs.
- Plan and run engineering tests, and use analysis to evaluate design trade-offs and verify that your parts perform as intended.
- Follow your designs through the full development cycle, from early prototypes to pre-production and mass production, and help our manufacturing teams with assembly processes and quality and inspection criteria.
- you will help architect, develop, and refine the structures, mechanisms and solutions that bring autonomous flight to a broad audience in a highly collaborative environment.
- Mentorship from experienced mechanical engineers and regular design reviews that help you build judgment quickly.
- 0-3 years of hands-on product or hardware experience through internships, co-ops, student design teams (e.g., Formula SAE, robotics, rocketry), research, or personal projects.
- 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 degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, Creo, or similar), including building multi-part assemblies.
Nice to have
- Experience with CATIA specifically.
- Exposure to GD&T, tolerance analysis, or FEA.
- Experience with composites or electromechanical systems (drones, consumer electronics, robotics, etc.).
- Experience rapidly prototyping with 3D printing, machine shop tools, or similar.
- 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 $132,000 - $175,000*.
- 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.
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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