Skydio

Staff Electrical Engineer

Skydio$127K — $240K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in a senior or architect-level engineering role
  • Proven experience with mobile SoC design
  • Expertise in high-speed digital design
  • Knowledge of connected product communications (WiFi, cellular)
  • Capable of troubleshooting EMI/RF issues
  • Programming experience in Python/C
  • Encouragement to obtain FAA Part 107 certification within first 60 days.

Responsibilities

  • Define the system architecture and select appropriate components
  • Lead detailed design of logic, interconnect, power, RF and sensing systems
  • Integrate advanced cameras and imaging electronics into the system
  • Apply design for manufacturability (DFM) practices for mass production
  • Develop and execute a validation plan for system electronics
  • Address and resolve reliability, yield, and performance challenges during production

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans
  • Paid vacation time and sick leave
  • Holiday pay
  • 401K savings plan
  • Equity options through company stock options
  • Relocation assistance for eligible roles
Full Job Description
About the role:

We are looking for a Staff Electrical 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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About Skydio

Skydio is a leading manufacturer of autonomous drones for consumer and commercial use. The company's drones are equipped with advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence technology, allowing them to navigate complex environments and avoid obstacles. Skydio was founded in 2014 by a team of experts in robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
Learn more about Skydio
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2014

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