PCB Layout Engineer

At Skydio, we’re building the world’s most intelligent autonomous drones. We’re looking for a PCB Layout Engineer who can execute on complex layouts, while also working cross functionally with EE, RF, and Mechanical. You’ll set best practices, own challenging boards, and play a key role in ensuring Skydio’s layouts meet world-class performance, reliability, and manufacturability standards.

Responsibilities

Own layout of Skydio’s complex PCBAs for next generation products: outline definition, stack-up design, high-density placement, precision routing, and release to manufacturing; Establish and maintain design standards, libraries, and workflows to ensure consistency and scalability across multiple product generations; Partner closely with electrical, mechanical, RF, and manufacturing engineers to resolve trade-offs and deliver robust, manufacturable designs; Collaborate with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to ensure impedance control, compliance with DFM/DFT rules, and reliable production yields; Drive continuous improvement in tool flows, library management, and design review processes, including opportunities for automation

Requirements

Deep expertise in hands-on PCB layout for high-speed, high-density, and mixed-signal systems (5+ years preferred); Expert in Cadence Allegro/OrCAD (17.2/25.1), with a proven track record designing and shipping complex boards; Strong grasp of component placement, signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, and impedance control principles, with practical application in layouts; Proficient in rigid, flex, and rigid-flex PCB design for high-performance embedded systems; Excellent organizational and communication skills, with experience collaborating across EE, ME, RF, and manufacturing teams; Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions

Nice to have

Familiarity with scripting/automation in PCB tools, PLM systems, or experience with robotics/drones

Benefits

Competitive base salaries; equity in the form of stock options; comprehensive benefits packages; Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles; group health insurance plans; Paid vacation time; sick leave; holiday pay; 401K savings plan