Senior Manager, Hardware Design Engineering
Core
Lead the mechanical team to architect, develop, and refine structures and mechanisms for Skydio's autonomous drone platforms, specifically the F10 winged vehicle and ground systems.
Role type
Senior Manager, Hardware Design Engineering (Mechanical/Aerospace)
Builds
Autonomous drone systems (F10 platform), ground stations, and docking systems
Domain
Aerospace / Autonomous Flight / Robotics
Required skills
Mechanical system-level design, Aerospace/Aviation design experience, 3D CAD (CATIA preferred), Manufacturing process knowledge (injection molding, CNC, composites), Cross-functional leadership, Technical decision-making for architecture and trade-offs
Preferred skills
Experience with RTOL (Robotic Takeoff and Landing) systems, Deep expertise in complex electromechanical assemblies
Technologies
CATIA, Custom PCBAs, Flex circuits, Antennas, Cable harnesses
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical development from concept to mass production for the F10 ecosystem, Collaborate with electrical engineering and software teams on system integration, Define and execute engineering tests to evaluate system trade-offs, Interface with vendors and supply chain teams, Drive designs through prototyping to pre-production, Debug and investigate mechanical failures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities