Senior Hardware Product Packaging Engineer

Skydio

. Own customer-facing and enterprise-ready packaging from concept through mass production across aircraft, docks, controllers, batteries, attachments, and accessories .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeSan Mateo • California • United StatesSenior💰 $153,000 - $243,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in packaging design and development, including proficiency in 3D CAD and a strong understanding of packaging manufacturing processes. Capable of managing vendor relationships and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while optimizing packaging for efficiency and protection.

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3D CAD MasteryPackaging Manufacturing Process DesignVendor Relationship ManagementTransit and Field Testing StandardsFAA Part 107 Certification

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Hard Skills

Packaging DesignDie Line CreationPrototyping SkillsSpecification ProductionTolerance Stacking

Soft Skills

CollaborationStrategic Decision-MakingEnthusiasmCooperation

Tools & Technologies

CATIAThermoformingInjection MoldingFoam ConversionMolded Fiber

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Part 107 Certification

Industry Keywords

Consumer Electronics PackagingRuggedized CasesField Damage InvestigationShipping Returns AnalysisRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own customer-facing and enterprise-ready packaging from concept through mass production across aircraft, docks, controllers, batteries, attachments, and accessories
Lead design and execution of commercial cartons, ruggedized field and transit cases, precision foam and molded-fiber inserts, multi-component kits, and accessory trays
Design packaging parts and assemblies in 3D CAD, including cushion geometry, cavity fits, trays, closures, and case interiors
Create die lines and drawings suitable for vendor production
Partner with industrial design, product management, and marketing on the unboxing and use experience
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, battery, and material flow engineering to protect products and improve transport efficiency
Own technical vendor activities including RFQs, tooling kickoffs, first article inspection, quality criteria, and corrective actions
Select and design for corrugated, folding carton, molded fiber, thermoforming, rotational and injection molding, foam, and soft-goods processes
Optimize packaging sizes and dunnage with Material Flow and Logistics
Define and execute transit and field testing, including drop, vibration, compression, incline impact, thermal, and humidity conditioning
Ensure packaging compliance and labeling, including lithium battery marks, hazmat and carrier requirements, regulatory markings, serialization, and artwork across SKUs and regions
Support manufacturing and factory teams with pack-out processes, line-side layout, packaging BOMs, and work instructions
Investigate field damage and shipping returns to identify root causes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior packaging or product development experience with a proven track record of execution, enthusiasm, and cooperation
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, packaging engineering, or equivalent with demonstrated academic excellence
Mastery of 3D CAD; experience with CATIA preferred
Fluency in 2D structural design and artwork workflows, including die lines and dieline-to-print handoff
Packaging manufacturing process design experience with corrugated and folding carton, foam conversion, and thermoforming required
Experience with molded fiber, roto-molding, injection molding, and soft goods desired
Hands-on prototyping skills, including knife-cutting cartons, hot-wiring foam, or producing samples
Ability to produce part and assembly drawings, specifications, and tolerance stacks
Working knowledge of transit and field test standards
Comfort managing vendor relationships, quoting, tooling timelines, technical negotiation, and supplier-site travel
Strategic decision-making across design, source, build, validate, and ship processes
FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days is strongly encouraged and required for certain positions
Experience with ruggedized or mission-critical cases is nice to have
High-volume consumer electronics packaging experience is nice to have

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