Skydio
Electrical Engineer (Sustaining/Validation)
$127K–$180K
San Mateo, California, United States · On-site · Full-time · Posted Feb 9, 2026
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About the job
Sustain and validate electrical systems and components for Skydio products, resolving failures and improving reliability and manufacturability through production and beyond.
What you'll do
- Lead cross-functional analysis to resolve complex system-level issues and perform electrical failure analysis on returns and field failures.
- Validate components and subsystems; drive electrical component and PCB changes, including changes prompted by supply-chain needs.
- Own design changes that improve reliability and manufacturability, and optimize test processes.
What they ask for
- Strong electrical validation and test experience, including root-causing PCBA and system-level failures.
- Deep understanding of analog and digital circuit design, power management, and mixed-signal systems; proficiency in schematic design.
- Experience collecting, collating, and analyzing field data.
- Experience with high-speed camera interfaces (MIPI CSI, D-PHY and C-PHY).
Nice to have
- Familiarity with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, power analyzers, and power supplies.
- Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days is strongly encouraged for all employees and required for certain positions.
Pay
$127,000 - $180,000 USD annual base salary
Tools
MIPI CSI, D-PHY, C-PHY, bash script, oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, power analyzers
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