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Salary: USD 196,000 - 270,000 / annual
Skydio is the leading US autonomous drone company, serving defense, public safety, enterprise, and utility sectors. The company combines expertise in artificial intelligence, hardware and software development, and operational excellence to empower diverse drone users from utility inspectors to first responders and military personnel.
In this role, you will architect, develop, and refine the mechanical structures, mechanisms, and solutions that enable reliable autonomous flight. You'll work in a highly collaborative environment where mechanical systems form the backbone of intelligent flying machines.
Key responsibilities:
- Design mechanical parts and assemblies for aircraft, ground stations, and accessories from the ground up as part of new architectures
- Collaborate closely with electrical engineers to integrate custom PCBAs, flex circuits, antennas, and cable harnesses
- Interface with and own technical activity at vendors in partnership with operations and supply chain teams
- Define and execute engineering tests; utilize analysis to evaluate system trade-offs and validate designs
- Drive designs throughout the full development cycle from prototyping through pre-production to mass production
- Support internal manufacturing and factory teams with assembly processes, quality standards, and inspection criteria
- Debug and investigate failures with meticulous attention to detail and commitment to root-cause analysis
Requirements:
- Deep prior experience in product development with a proven track record of execution, enthusiasm, and collaboration
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent with demonstrated academic excellence
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills and engineering fundamentals applied to sophisticated electromechanical systems
- Mastery of 3D CAD, particularly for complex assemblies; experience with CATIA strongly preferred
- Ability to design for multiple manufacturing processes: injection molding, metal casting, and CNC machining required; sheet metal forming and composites desired
- Excellent prototyping skills in fast-paced environments
- Ability to produce thorough, well-constructed mechanical part and assembly drawings
- Passion for elegant mechanical design at all levels of detail
- Strategic mindset across the full design-source-build-validate-ship process with proven decision-making ability
- FAA Part 107 certification strongly encouraged within first 60 days; required for certain positions
About Skydio
Defense / GovTech; Industrial — autonomous drones for defense, public safety, and enterprise.
