Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Embedded Drone Systems

Skydio; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K savings plan

Stock options

Relocation assistance

Paid vacation/sick/holiday

Job summary

Skydio is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to architect and refine electrical systems that integrate computing hardware, sensing, and power for advanced drones. You will guide detailed design of core electronics, integrate imaging electronics, and ensure manufacturability for high-volume production.

The role emphasizes collaboration across hardware teams, rapid iteration, and delivering robust, field-ready systems.

Qualifications

• Experience shipping high-volume consumer electronics in a senior or architect-level role.
• Familiarity with mobile System on Chip (SoC) design.
• Strong knowledge of high-speed digital design and related signaling.
• Experience with wireless connectivity (WiFi, cellular).
• Ability to troubleshoot EMI and RF issues.
• Experience scripting in Python and C.
• FAA Part 107 certification within 60 days is strongly encouraged for most roles.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture and select components for an embedded electro-mechanical and optical system.
• Direct detailed design of main logic, interconnect, power, RF and sensing systems around a mobile SOC.
• Integrate cameras and imaging electronics into the platform.
• Incorporate DFM and manufacturing considerations for mass production.
• Create and execute a validation plan for the system electronics.
• Address reliability, yield, and performance issues through development and production.

Skills

Mobile SoC design

High speed digital design

Connected products (wifi, cellular)

Troubleshooting EMI/RF problems

Python/C scripting

FAA Part 107 certification awareness

Job description

Skydio is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to architect and refine electrical systems that integrate computing hardware, sensing, and power for advanced drones. You will guide detailed design of core electronics, integrate imaging electronics, and ensure manufacturability for high-volume production.

The role emphasizes collaboration across hardware teams, rapid iteration, and delivering robust, field-ready systems.