Lead, Autonomous Systems Engineering Programs

Skydio Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

401K savings plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Skydio is seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager to partner with our hardware teams and lead the development of next-generation autonomous systems. In this role, you will drive complex electromechanical programs from concept through mass production, coordinating across mechanical, electrical, software, systems, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to deliver highly integrated products at scale.

You will help shape the execution strategy for cutting-edge hardware platforms that enable

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering development processes.
• 3-5 years of experience developing and manufacturing complex electromechanical products at consumer or high-volume scale.
• Experience working in consumer electronics, robotics, automotive, aerospace, or related industries.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, operations, and supply chain.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of complex hardware development programs from concept through production ramp.
• Build and drive integrated plans across engineering, validation, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• Define priorities and drive cross-functional tradeoff decisions to keep teams focused on highest-impact work.
• Identify program risks early and drive rapid resolution to maintain schedule and product goals.
• Coordinate system integration, prototype builds, and validation activities across development phases.
• Lead structured engineering reviews and decision-making forums to ensure technical alignment and execution clarity.
• Track dependencies, surface blockers, and ensure teams are operating against clear milestones and deliverables.
• Partner closely with suppliers and manufacturing teams throughout development and production readiness.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Systems engineering

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Skydio is seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager to partner with our hardware teams and lead the development of next-generation autonomous systems. In this role, you will drive complex electromechanical programs from concept through mass production, coordinating across mechanical, electrical, software, systems, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to deliver highly integrated products at scale.

You will help shape the execution strategy for cutting-edge hardware platforms that enable