Electrical Engineer – Embedded Systems & Imaging Hardware

Perot Jain LP; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 127,500 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

Vacation & sick leave

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

Skydio, based in San Mateo, California, seeks an Electrical Engineer (all levels) to architect, develop, and refine the electrical systems that integrate computing hardware, sensing, and power for our advanced drones.

You will define architecture, select components, guide EMI/RF troubleshooting, and drive design for high-volume production while collaborating with software, hardware, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Experience shipping high-volume consumer electronics products in a senior or architect-level role.
• Experience with connected products (WiFi, cellular) and device interconnectivity.
• Proficient in scripting/programming with Python and C.
• Familiar with EMI/RF troubleshooting and RF design considerations.

Responsibilities

• Define the architecture and select components for a complex embedded electromechanical and optical system.
• Lead detailed design of main logic, interconnect, power, RF and sensing systems around a mobile SOC.
• Integrate imaging cameras and electronics into the system.
• Incorporate DFM and manufacturing considerations for high-quality mass production.
• Create and execute a validation plan for system electronics.
• Address reliability, yield, and performance issues from development through production.

Skills

EMI/RF troubleshooting

Python/C scripting

Connected products WiFi & cellular

High-volume consumer electronics

Job description

Skydio, based in San Mateo, California, seeks an Electrical Engineer (all levels) to architect, develop, and refine the electrical systems that integrate computing hardware, sensing, and power for our advanced drones.

You will define architecture, select components, guide EMI/RF troubleshooting, and drive design for high-volume production while collaborating with software, hardware, and manufacturing teams.