Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users - from action sports enthusiasts to first responders to insurance claims adjusters.
About the role:
We are looking for a Senior Electronics 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.
About the team:
- Our team is responsible for developing electrical systems for autonomous drones, controllers, docks and accessories from product architecture definition through prototyping, validation, test and manufacturing
- We work closely with the wider hardware development team to design and bring complex electromechanical systems to reality
- We also work with the embedded software team as we integrate a wide variety of microcontrollers, sensors and embedded linux and android SOCs
How you'll make an impact:
- Define the architecture and select components for a complex embedded electro-mechanical 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 the development and into production
What makes you a good fit:
- 8+ years of 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
Compensation Range: The annual base salary range for this position is $170,000-$230,000*. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. In addition to base salary, Skydio full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our benefit plans and take advantage of a variety of incentives and stipends.
*For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional location.
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