Product Design Engineer – Early Career

Skydio

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

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSan Mateo • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $132,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design and integration of components for aerospace applications, with proficiency in 3D CAD tools and a strong foundation in engineering principles. Capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to support product development and manufacturing processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Design3D CAD ProficiencyEngineering FundamentalsCollaboration with Electrical EngineersPrototyping Experience

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Engineering3D CADCATIASolidWorksNXCreoGD&TTolerance AnalysisFEAInjection Molding

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCuriosityCollaborative MindsetProblem SolvingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

CNC MachiningCastingSheet Metal Manufacturing3D PrintingMachine Shop Tools

Industry Keywords

AerospaceAutonomous FlightDrone TechnologyElectromechanical SystemsHardware Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design mechanical parts and assemblies for aircraft, ground stations, and accessories
Work alongside senior engineers on new architectures and take ownership of components as experience grows
Partner with electrical engineers to integrate custom PCBAs, flex circuits, antennas, and cable harnesses into mechanical designs
Work with vendors on technical questions and part reviews in collaboration with operations and supply chain teams
Plan and run engineering tests
Use analysis to evaluate design trade-offs and verify part performance
Follow designs through prototypes, pre-production, and mass production
Support manufacturing teams with assembly processes and quality and inspection criteria
Investigate and debug failures to identify root causes
Contribute to autonomous-flight hardware development at Skydio, a drone company

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field (or graduating soon)
Hands-on product or hardware experience through internships, co-ops, student design teams, research, or personal projects
Strong engineering fundamentals and ability to solve open-ended design problems
Proficiency in 3D CAD, including multi-part assemblies; CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, Creo, or similar
Familiarity with injection molding, CNC machining, casting, or sheet metal manufacturing processes
Ability to create clear mechanical drawings, or eagerness to build this skill with mentorship
Curiosity, attention to detail, and love of well-designed hardware
Collaborative mindset and comfort working in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift
CATIA experience preferred
Exposure to GD&T, tolerance analysis, or FEA preferred
Experience with composites or electromechanical systems preferred
Experience rapidly prototyping with 3D printing, machine shop tools, or similar preferred
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Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive benefits package
Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles
Group health insurance plans
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
401K savings plan
Mentorship from experienced mechanical engineers
Regular design reviews
Hands-on exposure to the whole hardware lifecycle on products that ship at scale
Growing scope of ownership