Prototyping Specialist

Skydio, Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Skydio, Inc. in San Mateo, CA is seeking a seasoned hardware developer to design and fabricate prototype hardware, fixtures, and test rigs.

You will move quickly from CAD to finished hardware, build 80/20 rigs with electrical elements, and create assemblies using 3D printing, CNC, and shop tooling. Candidates should have 5+ years of hands-on experience, strong CAD, CNC milling, machining, and electromechanical design.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing and fabricating prototype hardware, fixtures, or test equipment.
• Strong CAD skills, plus experience independently programming, setting up, and running CNC mills.
• Proficiency with machining (manual and CNC), 3D printing, and wood and metal fabrication tools such as saws, drill presses, grinders, and sanders.
• Experience with electromechanical design, including enclosures and fixtures that house circuit boards.
• Electrical wiring and troubleshooting experience, including single-phase 220VAC equipment and power conversion.
• A track record of moving fast from idea to working hardware, often with the parts on hand.
• Comfort juggling and prioritizing many tasks that vary widely in scope and scale.

Responsibilities

• Design and build electromechanical fixtures, test rigs, and enclosures, moving quickly from CAD to finished hardware.
• Build custom 80/20 rigs that often integrate electrical elements such as wiring, power distribution, and actuators.
• Make parts and assemblies using 3D printing, CNC and manual machining, and wood and metal shop tools.
• Run quick-turn CNC rework to unblock prototype builds: rapidly design and make fixtures that hold complex part geometry, then machine the changes.
• Create custom lab and infrastructure improvements, from tooling that solves a specific problem to custom builds and installations that make our lab spaces more efficient and safe.

Skills

CAD design

CNC milling

Machining

Electromechanical design

Electrical wiring

Tools

3D printing

Woodworking tools

Metal fabrication tools

CNC mills

Job description

San Mateo, California, United States- Full-time

About the role

The Hardware Development team is relied upon by nearly every engineer in the Hardware organization at Skydio. We take on whatever engineers need to keep hardware moving.

How you'll make an impact

Design and build electromechanical fixtures, test rigs, and enclosures, moving quickly from CAD to finished hardware.

Build custom 80/20 rigs that often integrate electrical elements such as wiring, power distribution, and actuators.

Make parts and assemblies using 3D printing, CNC and manual machining, and wood and metal shop tools.

Run quick-turn CNC rework to unblock prototype builds: rapidly design and make fixtures that hold complex part geometry, then machine the changes.

Create custom lab and infrastructure improvements, from tooling that solves a specific problem to custom builds and installations that make our lab spaces more efficient and safe.

What makes you a good fit

5+ years of experience designing and fabricating prototype hardware, fixtures, or test equipment

Strong CAD skills, plus experience independently programming, setting up, and running CNC mills

Proficiency with machining (manual and CNC), 3D printing, and wood and metal fabrication tools such as saws, drill presses, grinders, and sanders

Experience with electromechanical design, including enclosures and fixtures that house circuit boards

Electrical wiring and troubleshooting experience, including single-phase 220VAC equipment and power conversion

A track record of moving fast from idea to working hardware, often with the parts on hand

Comfort juggling and prioritizing many tasks that vary widely in scope and scale

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 $128,000 - $150,000*. 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.

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.

For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/

Skydio provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Skydio is a federal contractor or subcontractor subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.