Staff Electrical Engineer

Skydio

Staff Electrical Engineer at Skydio developing and refining electrical systems for autonomous drones. Collaborating with the R&D team to integrate advanced computing hardware and sensing technology.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeSan Mateo • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $127,500 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and developing complex embedded systems, with a focus on high-speed digital design and mobile SoC design. Proficient in troubleshooting EMI/RF issues and integrating imaging electronics for high-volume consumer electronic products.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Embedded Systems ArchitectureHigh-Speed Digital DesignMobile SoC DesignEMI/RF TroubleshootingPython/C Programming

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Hard Skills

Embedded SystemsHigh-Speed Digital DesignMobile SoC DesignEMI/RF TroubleshootingValidation PlanningDFM ConsiderationsReliability EngineeringYield ImprovementPower Systems DesignInterconnect Design

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Cameras IntegrationImaging ElectronicsConnected ProductsWiFi TechnologyCellular Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Part 107 Certification

Industry Keywords

Consumer ElectronicsHigh-Volume ProductionManufacturing ConsiderationsSystem Electronics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help architect, develop, and refine electrical systems
Define architecture and select components for complex embedded systems
Work and direct others through detailed design of logic, interconnect, power, RF and sensing systems
Integrate cameras and imaging electronics
Incorporate DFM and manufacturing considerations for high-quality production
Create and carry out validation plan for system electronics
Solve reliability, yield, and performance issues during development and production

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience shipping high-volume consumer electronic products in a senior or architect-level role
Mobile SoC design
High speed digital design
Connected products (wifi, cellular)
Troubleshooting EMI/RF problems
Familiar with scripting/programming in Python/C
Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salaries
Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive benefits packages
Health insurance plans
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
401K savings plan
Relocation assistance for eligible roles