Electrical Engineer, Sustaining & Validation — Reliability

Skydio Inc.

San Mateo (CA)

On-site

USD 127,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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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

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.
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