Senior Drone Hardware Test & Reliability Engineer

Skydio; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 226,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

Paid vacation time

401K savings plan

Job summary

A leading drone company in California is seeking a Senior Hardware Test and Reliability Engineer to drive safety and reliability initiatives. Candidates should have over six years of hands-on experience in testing complex electro-mechanical systems and strong leadership in technical validation. The role involves defining test strategies, collaborating across teams, and ensuring product reliability through effective failure analysis and communication. Compensation includes a competitive salary range of $170,000 to $226,250, benefits, and stock options.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in testing, developing, and delivering reliable complex electro‑mechanical systems.
• Proven leadership in validation programs and accountability for test execution.
• Strong experience in failure analysis and integration risks.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute comprehensive test strategies for autonomous systems.
• Lead technical test strategy and manage risk from prototypes to production.
• Contribute to design reviews for reliability inputs.

Skills

Hands-on testing experience

Technical validation leadership

EE testing and mechanical intuition

Python and SQL proficiency

Communication of hardware reliability

Job description

A leading drone company in California is seeking a Senior Hardware Test and Reliability Engineer to drive safety and reliability initiatives. Candidates should have over six years of hands-on experience in testing complex electro-mechanical systems and strong leadership in technical validation. The role involves defining test strategies, collaborating across teams, and ensuring product reliability through effective failure analysis and communication. Compensation includes a competitive salary range of $170,000 to $226,250, benefits, and stock options.