Staff Electrical Engineer — Embedded Drone Systems

Skydio; United States; On-site; USD 127,500 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401K savings plan

Paid vacation time

Job summary

Skydio is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to architect and refine electrical systems for advanced computing, sensing, and power integration. You will define architecture, lead high-speed digital design around a mobile SOC, and ensure seamless camera integration and mass production readiness.

Ideal candidates bring experience shipping consumer electronics at scale, proficiency in Python/C, and a track record in EMI/RF problem resolution. FAA 107 certification is encouraged for US roles.

Qualifications

• Experience shipping high-volume consumer electronic products in a senior or architect-level role.
• Expertise in mobile SoC design and high-speed digital interfaces.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot EMI/RF issues in complex systems.
• Proficiency with Python and C for scripting and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Define the architecture and select components for an embedded electro-mechanical and optical system.
• Lead detailed design of main logic, interconnect, power, RF and sensing 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 system electronics.
• Address reliability, yield, and performance issues from development to production.

Skills

Mobile SoC design

High speed digital design

EMI/RF troubleshooting

Python/C scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

C

Job description

Skydio is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to architect and refine electrical systems for advanced computing, sensing, and power integration. You will define architecture, lead high-speed digital design around a mobile SOC, and ensure seamless camera integration and mass production readiness.

Ideal candidates bring experience shipping consumer electronics at scale, proficiency in Python/C, and a track record in EMI/RF problem resolution. FAA 107 certification is encouraged for US roles.