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Senior Manager, Product Design Engineering

Skydio 🇺🇸 San Mateo, California, United States

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

Lead the mechanical engineering team in developing the F10 winged vehicle platform and ground systems from concept to mass production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate compute, sensors, and aerodynamics while driving key architectural decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the mechanical engineering team in developing the F10 winged vehicle platform and ground systems from concept to mass production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate compute, sensors, and aerodynamics while driving key architectural decisions.

Requirements

  • Requires a highly skilled mechanical or aerospace engineer with a proven track record of managing complex product development and technical teams. Mastery of 3D CAD (specifically CATIA) and deep experience in various manufacturing processes and systems integration are essential.

Benefits

  • Stock Options
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Sick Leave
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401K Savings Plan
  • Relocation Assistance

Key Skills

Mechanical engineering Aerospace engineering Product design engineering 3D CAD (CATIA) Manufacturing processes Systems integration Project leadership Cross‑functional collaboration Design for manufacturing Structural analysis Prototype development Material selection Quality assurance Problem solving Technical communication

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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