Hardware Engineering Program Manager

Skydio Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Hardware Engineering Program Manager to drive the development of groundbreaking autonomous flight solutions. In this pivotal role, you will lead cross-functional teams, ensuring that all aspects of product development are meticulously managed. Your expertise in electrical and mechanical design processes will be crucial as you navigate the complexities of developing cutting-edge electromechanical systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of flight technology while collaborating with talented engineers and partners. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about engineering, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Equity Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Incentives and Stipends

Qualifications

• Deep technical understanding of electrical or mechanical design processes.
• Experience with electromechanical systems at consumer scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead development activities for key product subsystems.
• Ensure synchronization across engineering and non-engineering teams.

Skills

Electrical Design Processes

Mechanical Design Processes

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

About the role:

We’re looking for a Hardware Engineering Program Manager to embed within the hardware team and help design, develop, and refine custom, integrated solutions that enable our revolutionary autonomous flight technology.

How you'll make an impact:

• Lead functional group development activities for a key product subsystem on next generation Skydio products
• Work with functional engineering teams to define plans, prioritize engineering efforts, and generally ensure that all aspects critical to the product development cycle are met, including but not limited to: build readiness, testing set-ups and execution, key supplier kick-off and progress, major technical validations, etc.
• Keep all various engineering (and non-engineering) teams in sync and moving forward towards major company-wide milestones
• Throughout the development cycle, track progress, communicate, and escalate issues as appropriate

What makes you a strong fit:

• Deep technical understanding of electrical or mechanical design processes
• Experience designing, developing, and manufacturing electromechanical systems at consumer scale
• Exceptional communication skills and natural ability to motivate/drive cross-functional internal teams and external vendors/partners towards a common goal
• Highly analytical with the ability to organize and distill data as a key driver of rigorous product development decisions
• You will be interfacing with highly technical teams, so an engineering degree or comparable work experience is required
• Ability to remain flexible, calm, and creative in the face of uncertainty

Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of options, comprehensive benefits, and various incentives and stipends. 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 $160,000 - 210,000. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company’s success.