Product Design Engineer

Skydio

. Design mechanical parts and assemblies for aircraft, ground stations, and accessories from the ground up .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSan Mateo • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $175,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design and product development for electromechanical systems, with a strong focus on 3D CAD proficiency, prototyping, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Possesses a strategic understanding of the design-to-production process and a commitment to high-quality engineering practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3D CAD MasteryProduct Development ExperienceMechanical Design for Electromechanical SystemsFAA Part 107 CertificationPrototyping and Assembly Process Support

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Design3D CADInjection Molding DesignMetal Casting DesignCNC MachiningSheet Metal FormingComposite DesignEngineering AnalysisTechnical Drawing ProductionFailure Debugging

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem SolvingCollaborationEnthusiasmAttention to DetailPassion for Design

Tools & Technologies

CATIAPCBAsFlex CircuitsAntennasCable Harnesses

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringFAA Part 107 Certification

Industry Keywords

Electromechanical SystemsProduct DevelopmentPrototypingManufacturing ProcessesQuality Criteria

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design mechanical parts and assemblies for aircraft, ground stations, and accessories from the ground up
Collaborate with electrical engineers to shape and integrate custom PCBAs, flex circuits, antennas, and cable harnesses
Own technical activity at vendors in partnership with operations and supply chain teams
Define and execute engineering tests and use analysis to evaluate system trade-offs and validate designs
Drive designs from prototyping through pre-production and mass production
Support internal manufacturing and factory teams with assembly processes, quality criteria, and inspection criteria
Debug and investigate failures to identify root causes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior product development experience with a proven track record of execution, enthusiasm, and cooperation
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent with demonstrated academic excellence
Ability to apply analytical problem solving skills and engineering fundamentals to create high-quality designs for sophisticated electromechanical systems
Mastery of 3D CAD for complex assemblies; experience with CATIA strongly preferred
Ability to design for injection molding, metal casting, and CNC machining; sheet metal forming and composites desired
Excellent sense of how to prototype quickly and efficiently
Ability to produce well-constructed, thorough mechanical part and assembly drawings
Passion for elegant mechanical design
Strategic understanding of the full design, source, build, validate, and ship process
FAA Part 107 certification strongly encouraged within the first 60 days and required for certain positions
Ability to work 3–5 days a week onsite in San Mateo, CA

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