Join Skydio as an Electrical Engineer to enhance product reliability and support complex ecosystems in drone technology.
Posted by employer 8 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Electrical Engineer focuses on sustaining and validating products by addressing complex system-level issues and optimizing test processes. Key skills include a strong background in electrical validation, proficiency in schematic design, and experience with lab instruments for failure analysis. This position is well-suited for engineers with a solid understanding of analog and digital circuit design, particularly those who thrive in cross-functional environments. Skydio emphasizes a collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives in tackling intricate challenges.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Skydio's careers page October 29, 2026.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$129,011).
- Starts above 81% of 52 comparable mid other roles in United States that list Electrical Engineering we track (median $105,000 across 16 companies).
- Electrical Engineering appears in 3.8% of 3269 comparable mid other roles in United States; Power Supplies appears in 0.1% of 3269 comparable mid other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Skydio lists $127,000–$180,000 for this role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: DMMs, Electrical Engineering, Mixed-Signal Systems, Oscilloscopes, Power Management, Power Supplies.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Skydio targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Electrical Engineer (Sustaining/Validation) role at Skydio.
From the original posting
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.
How you'll make an impact:
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
What makes you a good fit:
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)
Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions
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 $127,000 - $180,000*. 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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