Join Skydio as an Electrical Design Engineer to architect and develop cutting-edge electrical systems for autonomous drones.
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First seen on Joblaze 16 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 16 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Define the architecture and select components for a complex embedded electro-mechanical and optical system
- Work and direct others through detailed design of main logic, interconnect, power, RF and sensing systems
- Integrate sophisticated cameras and imaging electronics
- Create and carry out a validation plan for the system electronics
- Solve related reliability, yield, and performance issues
Must have
- 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
Nice to have
- Familiar with scripting/programming in Python/C
- Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Electrical Design Engineer at Skydio focuses on designing and refining electrical systems that integrate advanced computing hardware, sensors, and power systems for drones. Key skills include experience with mobile SoC design, high-speed digital design, and troubleshooting EMI/RF issues, along with proficiency in Python or C scripting. This role is ideal for senior engineers with a background in high-volume consumer electronics, particularly those who can lead complex projects from design to production. Skydio emphasizes a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives in tackling intricate challenges.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 9, 2026. Last confirmed on Skydio's careers page October 9, 2026.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$129,800).
- Starts above 16% of 269 comparable senior other roles in United States that list Python we track (median $155,000 across 55 companies). See Python salary trends
- Python appears in 16.4% of 2460 comparable senior other roles in United States; Embedded Systems appears in 0.9% of 2460 comparable senior other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Skydio lists $127,500–$240,000 for this role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Consumer Electronics, Embedded Systems, Python, RF.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Skydio targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Electrical Design Engineer role at Skydio.
From the original posting
About the role:
We are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer who will help architect, develop, and refine the electrical systems that bring together state-of-the-art computing hardware, sensing, and power systems.
How you'll make an impact:
Define the architecture and select components for a complex embedded electro-mechanical and optical system
Work and direct others through detailed design of main logic, interconnect, power, RF and sensing systems around a mobile SOC
Integrate sophisticated cameras and imaging electronics
Incorporate DFM and other manufacturing considerations on the way to high-quality mass production
Create and carry out a validation plan for the system electronics
Solve related reliability, yield, and performance issues through development and into production
What makes you a good fit:
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
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 $127,500 - $240,000*. 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.
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