Lead Staff Electrical Engineer

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.

About the role: We are looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer (senior / staff) who will architect, develop, and refine the electrical systems for Skydio F10 Program, one of the world's highest performance fixed wing drone systems. This state-of-the-art program brings together computing hardware, sensing, and power to enable the next generation of autonomous drones.

How you'll make an impact:

• Drive architecture design for one of our newest systems

• Work cross functionally between EE, FW, RF, Reliability, and Mechanical teams

• Lead trade studies, understand competing design priorities, and provide direction and clarity for burning down risk

• Design and develop power electronics, controls, sensors, high speed communication

• Engineer electronics for volume production from product requirements to prototype to schematic capture to layout and validation

• Mentor and lead junior team members 

What makes you a good fit:

•  Comfortable making progress in open-ended problems that span multiple disciplines (ME, SW, Aero, Thermal, etc.)

• Enjoy working independently and owning designs

• Being able to communicate technical challenges to both fellow engineers and non-engineers alike

• Past success developing electronics for critical systems in aerospace or transportation

• Expertise with high and low speed protocols such as MIPI, Ethernet, CAN, RS-485, UART, I2C, SPI

• Experience with batteries and charging

• Familiarity with motors and motor drive

• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, collaborative, environment to make novel products in a blossoming industry

• 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 $180,000 - $277,000*. 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.

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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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.

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