PCB Layout Engineer

Skydio Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 147,500 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stock options

Health insurance

401K savings plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

A leading drone technology company in San Mateo, California is seeking a skilled PCB Layout Engineer to take ownership of complex PCB layouts for next-generation products. The role involves collaborating with electrical, mechanical, and RF engineers to ensure high performance and manufacturability standards. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in PCB layout, proficiency in Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, and strong skills in design principles. The position offers competitive compensation, stock options, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PCB layout for high-speed and mixed-signal systems.
• Expert in Cadence Allegro/OrCAD with a track record of complex boards.
• Familiarity with rigid, flex, and rigid-flex PCB design.

Responsibilities

• Own layout design of complex PCBAs for next generation products.
• Establish design standards and workflows for consistency.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve trade-offs.

Skills

Hands-on PCB layout

Signal integrity

Power integrity

EMI/EMC principles

Component placement

Collaboration across teams

Tools

Cadence Allegro/OrCAD

Job description

Overview

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

At Skydio, we’re building the world’s most intelligent autonomous drones. We’re looking for a PCB Layout Engineer who can execute on complex layouts, while also working cross functionally with EE, RF, and Mechanical. You’ll set best practices, own challenging boards, and play a key role in ensuring Skydio’s layouts meet world-class performance, reliability, and manufacturability standards.

How you\'ll make an impact:

• Own layout of Skydio’s complex PCBAs for next generation products: outline definition, stack-up design, high-density placement, precision routing, and release to manufacturing.
• Establish and maintain design standards, libraries, and workflows to ensure consistency and scalability across multiple product generations.
• Partner closely with electrical, mechanical, RF, and manufacturing engineers to resolve trade-offs and deliver robust, manufacturable designs.
• Collaborate with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to ensure impedance control, compliance with DFM/DFT rules, and reliable production yields.
• Drive continuous improvement in tool flows, library management, and design review processes, including opportunities for automation.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in hands-on PCB layout for high-speed, high-density, and mixed-signal systems (5+ years preferred).
• Expert in Cadence Allegro/OrCAD (17.2/25.1), with a proven track record designing and shipping complex boards.
• Strong grasp of component placement, signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, and impedance control principles, with practical application in layouts.
• Proficient in rigid, flex, and rigid-flex PCB design for high-performance embedded systems.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with experience collaborating across EE, ME, RF, and manufacturing teams.
• (Nice to have) Familiarity with scripting/automation in PCB tools, PLM systems, or experience with robotics/drones.

Compensation and Benefits

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. The annual base salary range for this position is $147,500 - $210,000*. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The company values equity as a path to long-term financial growth, and regular, full-time employees are eligible for group health insurance, paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay, and a 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.

EEO and Compliance

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At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.

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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