Skydio
Aerospace & DefenseDirect Ashby career site

Electrical Engineer (all levels)

Pay
$127,500 – $240,000 per year
Location
San Mateo, CA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Lead / Staff
Listed
30 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • FAA Part 107 certification
  • mobile SoC design
  • high-speed digital design
  • EMI/RF troubleshooting
  • connected products (WiFi, cellular)
  • Python
  • C

Also useful

  • camera and imaging electronics
  • DFM for mass production

Stated benefits & perks

  • Health
  • 401k
  • Sick leave

About the role

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer (all levels) who will help architect, develop, and refine the electrical systems that bring together state-of-the-art computing hardware, sensing, and power systems.

How you'll make an impact

  • Define the architecture and select components for a complex embedded electro-mechanical and optical system
  • Work and direct others through detailed design of main logic, interconnect, power, RF and sensing systems around a mobile SOC
  • Integrate sophisticated cameras and imaging electronics
  • Incorporate DFM and other manufacturing considerations on the way to high-quality mass production
  • Create and carry out a validation plan for the system electronics
  • Solve related reliability, yield, and performance issues through development and into production

What makes you a good fit

  • Experience shipping high-volume consumer electronic products in a senior or architect-level role
  • Mobile SoC design
  • High speed digital design
  • Connected products (wifi, cellular)
  • Troubleshooting EMI/RF problems
  • Familiar with scripting/programming in Python/C
  • Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions

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 $127,500 - $240,000*.

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.

#LI-JC2

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.

About Skydio

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders soldiers in battlefield scenarios and beyond

Read the original posting

From Skydio's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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