Electrical Engineer (Sustaining/Validation)

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 an engineer with a strong electrical engineering background who is passionate about sustaining products and supporting complex ecosystems through mass production and beyond. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys identifying, driving, and closing issues while continuously optimizing test processes and for reliability.

Responsibilities

Identify, drive, and close issues while continuously optimizing test processes for reliability; Resolve issues by owning and leading deep, cross functional analysis on complex system-level problems; Elevate quality through technical validation of components and subsystems; Perform electrical failure analysis (FA) on customer returns, RMAs, and field failures to identify design, component, or process issues; Own and execute design changes to improve reliability, manufacturability; Drive electrical component and PCB changes and validation to address issues or supply chain changes

Requirements

Strong electrical engineering background; Strong electrical validation and test experience; Able to root cause PCBA and system level failures; Deep understanding of analog and digital circuit design, power management, and mixed-signal systems; Proficiency in schematic design; Familiarity with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, power analyzers, power supplies, bash script, etc); History of collecting, collating, and analyzing field data; Strong ownership mindset and cross-functional collaboration skills; Experience with high speed camera interfaces (MIPI CSI, D-PHY and C-PHY)

Nice to have

FAA Part 107 certification (strongly encouraged; required for certain positions)

Benefits

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