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Electrical Design Engineer

Skydio

SalaryUSD 127,500–240,000 / year
Before you apply

Role details

The practical picture
Base compensation

USD 127,500–240,000 / year

Employment
Full-time

Work & location

Office locations
San Mateo, California, United States, San Mateo, California, US

Experience & eligibility

Experience
Experience shipping high-volume consumer electronic products in a senior or architect-level role
Work authorization
For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Compensation & benefits

Bonus / commission
equity in the form of stock options
Hiring specifics1 detail
Physical requirements
Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.
Role signal brief

The role, at a glance

Extracted from the source posting · 90% confidence

Skydio seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to architect, develop, and refine electrical systems for autonomous drones. The role involves designing embedded electro-mechanical systems, integrating cameras, and managing validation and production issues. The position is based in San Mateo, California, with a base salary range of $127,500 to $240,000.

Compensation
USD 127,500–240,000 / year

What you need

  • Mobile SoC design
  • High speed digital design
  • Connected products (wifi, cellular)
  • Troubleshooting EMI/RF problems
  • Familiar with scripting/programming in Python/C

What you will own

  • Define the architecture and select components for a complex embedded electro-mechanical and optical system
  • Work and direct others through detailed design of main logic, interconnect, power, RF and sensing systems around a mobile SOC
  • Integrate sophisticated cameras and imaging electronics
  • Incorporate DFM and other manufacturing considerations on the way to high-quality mass production
  • Create and carry out a validation plan for the system electronics
  • Solve related reliability, yield, and performance issues through development and into production
Core skills
Mobile SoC designHigh speed digital designConnected productsEMI/RF troubleshootingPythonCDFMvalidationrelational databasemanufacturing
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View source evidence
  • education_requirements “no requirements”
  • experience_requirements_text “Experience shipping high-volume consumer electronic products in a senior or architect-level role”
  • incentive_compensation “equity in the form of stock options”
  • must_have “Mobile SoC design; High speed digital design; Connected products (wifi, cellular); Troubleshooting EMI/RF problems; Familiar with scripting/programming in Python/C”
  • salary “The annual base salary range for this position is $127,500 - $240,000*”
  • employment_types “full-time employees”
  • job_locations “San Mateo, California, United States”
  • physical_requirements “Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.”
  • experience_in_place_of_education “Experience shipping high-volume consumer electronic products in a senior or architect-level role”
  • work_authorization “For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.”
mobile soc designhigh speed digital designconnected productsemi/rf troubleshooting
Role brief

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 to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios, and beyond.

About the role:

We are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer who will help architect, develop, and refine the electrical systems that bring together state-of-the-art computing hardware, sensing, and power systems.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Define the architecture and select components for a complex embedded electro-mechanical and optical system

  • Work and direct others through detailed design of main logic, interconnect, power, RF and sensing systems around a mobile SOC

  • Integrate sophisticated cameras and imaging electronics

  • Incorporate DFM and other manufacturing considerations on the way to high-quality mass production

  • Create and carry out a validation plan for the system electronics

  • Solve related reliability, yield, and performance issues through development and into production

What makes you a good fit:

  • Experience shipping high-volume consumer electronic products in a senior or architect-level role

  • Mobile SoC design

  • High speed digital design

  • Connected products (wifi, cellular)

  • Troubleshooting EMI/RF problems

  • Familiar with scripting/programming in Python/C

  • Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.

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. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $127,500 - $240,000*. 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. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following 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.

*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location.

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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. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.

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/