Staff Electrical Engineer: Embedded Systems & Imaging

Booster; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 127,500 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K

Job summary

Skydio, the leading US drone company, is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to architect and refine the electrical systems for advanced computing hardware and sensing.

You will define architecture, select components, and own detailed design of main logic, power, RF, and imaging interfaces around a mobile SOC. The role emphasizes manufacturing readiness, reliability, and cost-effective production at scale.

Qualifications

• Experience shipping high-volume consumer electronics in a senior or architect role.
• Mobile SoC design experience.
• High-speed digital design experience.
• Experience with connected products (WiFi, cellular).
• Troubleshooting EMI/RF issues.
• Proficiency in Python/C scripting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mobile SoC design

High-speed digital

EMI/RF troubleshooting

Embedded systems

Python/C scripting

Wireless connectivity

Job description

Skydio, the leading US drone company, is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to architect and refine the electrical systems for advanced computing hardware and sensing.

You will define architecture, select components, and own detailed design of main logic, power, RF, and imaging interfaces around a mobile SOC. The role emphasizes manufacturing readiness, reliability, and cost-effective production at scale.