Electrical Engineer (Sustaining/Validation)

Skydio Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salaries

Equity in the form of stock options

Comprehensive benefits packages

Paid vacation time

Sick leave

Holiday pay

401K savings plan

Job summary

A leading drone manufacturer in San Mateo seeks an Electrical Engineer to enhance product reliability through validation and failure analysis. The ideal candidate should possess strong electrical engineering skills, with a focus on resolving complex design issues and collaborating across teams. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $127,000 to $180,000, alongside an equity package and comprehensive benefits. Interested candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment, dedicated to advancing drone technology.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical validation and test experience is beneficial.
• Ability to root cause PCBA and system level failures.
• Deep understanding of power management and mixed-signal systems.
• Familiarity with lab instruments like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Resolve issues through cross functional analysis.
• Elevate quality through technical validation.
• Perform electrical failure analysis on customer returns.
• Drive design changes for reliability and manufacturability.

Skills

Electrical validation

PCBA failure analysis

Analog and digital circuit design

Schematic design proficiency

Lab instruments usage

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

High speed camera interfaces

Job description

Electrical Engineer (Sustaining/Validation)

San Mateo, California, United States - Full-time

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 engineer with a strong electrical engineering background who is passionate about sustaining products and supporting complex ecosystems through mass production and beyond. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys identifying, driving, and closing issues while continuously optimizing test processes and for reliability.

How you'll make an impact

• Resolve issues by owning and leading deep, cross functional analysis on complex system-level problems
• Elevate quality through technical validation of components and subsystems
• Perform electrical failure analysis (FA) on customer returns, RMAs, and field failures to identify design, component, or process issues
• Own and execute design changes to improve reliability, manufacturability
• Drive electrical component and PCB changes and validation to address issues or supply chain changes

What makes you a good fit

• Strong electrical validation and test experience
• Able to root cause PCBA and system level failures
• Deep understanding of analog and digital circuit design, power management, and mixed-signal systems
• Proficiency in schematic design
• Familiarity with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, power analyzers, power supplies, bash script, etc)
• History of collecting, collating, and analyzing field data
• Strong ownership mindset and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience with high speed camera interfaces (MIPI CSI, D-PHY and C-PHY)

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 $127,000 - $180,000*. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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