Electrical Design Engineer

Skydio

. Define the architecture and select components for a complex embedded electro-mechanical and optical system .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeSan Mateo • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $127,500 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining architecture and selecting components for complex embedded systems, with a strong focus on mobile SoC design, high-speed digital design, and troubleshooting EMI/RF issues. Capable of integrating imaging electronics and ensuring high-quality mass production through effective validation and reliability strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Embedded System ArchitectureMobile SoC DesignHigh-Speed Digital DesignEMI/RF TroubleshootingPython/C Programming

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Hard Skills

Embedded System DesignHigh-Speed Digital DesignMobile SoC DesignCamera IntegrationValidation PlanningReliability EngineeringYield ImprovementPower System DesignRF System DesignInterconnect Design

Tools & Technologies

Wi-FiCellular TechnologyElectronics Design Automation (EDA) Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Part 107 Certification

Industry Keywords

Consumer ElectronicsMass ProductionElectro-Mechanical SystemsOptical SystemsConnected Products

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & 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 toward high-quality mass production
Create and carry out a validation plan for system electronics
Solve related reliability, yield, and performance issues through development and into production

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience shipping high-volume consumer electronic products in a senior or architect-level role
Experience with mobile SoC design
Experience with high speed digital design
Experience with connected products, including Wi-Fi and cellular
Experience troubleshooting EMI/RF problems
Familiarity with scripting/programming in Python/C
Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions
For positions located in the United States of America, employment eligibility is verified through E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

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