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Senior Manager, Product Design Engineering

Skydio 🇺🇸 San Mateo, California, United States

$230,000 - $325,000 Full-time Senior

Lead the mechanical engineering team in the development and delivery of cutting-edge autonomous drone platforms from concept through mass production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, design, and validate complex electromechanical systems while managing vendor relationships and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the mechanical engineering team in the development and delivery of cutting-edge autonomous drone platforms from concept through mass production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, design, and validate complex electromechanical systems while managing vendor relationships and manufacturing processes.

Requirements

  • Requires extensive experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering with a proven track record of technical leadership and product development. Candidates must possess strong system-level design skills, mastery of 3D CAD software, and deep expertise in manufacturing processes and engineering fundamentals.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Stock options
  • Paid vacation time
  • Sick leave
  • Holiday pay
  • 401k savings plan
  • Relocation assistance

Key Skills

Mechanical engineering Aerospace engineering System‑level design 3D CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, Fusion 360) Electromechanical integration Design for manufacturing Rapid prototyping Vendor management Project leadership Cross‑functional collaboration Finite element analysis Tolerance analysis Materials science Quality assurance Production scaling Problem solving Technical communication Agile development Leadership Risk management

About Skydio

Skydio is the leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer and the world leader in autonomous flight technology. We leverage breakthrough artificial intelligence to create flying robots that are easier to operate, safer to fly, and more capable in complex environments. Our systems are trusted by more than 3,800 agencies and organizations across the U.S. military, public safety, and critical infrastructure sectors. Skydio Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs now operate in 42 states, and more than 16M Americans live within the response zone of a DFR Dock. In total, Skydio supports more than 1,200 public safety agencies – double the number from a year ago. More than 250 utilities rely on Skydio for inspection programs that improve reliability and worker safety. In national security, they are supporting mission-critical operations both on the battlefield and across military installations, keeping our nation and our allies secure. Founded in 2014, Skydio designs, assembles, and supports i

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