Electrical Engineer (Sustaining/Validation)

Responsibilities

• ▹Own and lead 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 and manufacturability
• ▹Drive electrical component and PCB changes and validation to address issues or supply chain changes

Requirements

• ▹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 scripting)
• ▹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, C-PHY)

Nice to have

• ▹FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days (encouraged)

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Competitive base salary ($127,000-$180,000/year)
• ▹Equity in the form of stock options
• ▹Group health insurance
• ▹Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay
• ▹401K savings plan
• ▹Relocation assistance for eligible roles

About the company

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. The team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence with best-in-class hardware and software development to empower a broad, diverse range of drone users.