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Senior Hardware Engineering Program Manager

Skydio
Skydio Salary
San Mateo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users - from first responders to insurance claims adjusters, utilities, and more!

About the role :

We're looking for a Senior Hardware Engineering Program Manager to embed within the hardware team and help design, develop, and refine custom, integrated solutions that enable our revolutionary autonomous flight technology.

How you'll make an impact :

  • Lead cross-functional efforts to bring a next-generation product from the early architecture stages through to product launch.
  • Work with engineering management and internal teams to define plans, prioritize engineering efforts, and ensure all aspects critical to the product development cycle are met, including but not limited to : build readiness, testing setups and execution, key supplier kickoffs and progress, major technical issues, and more.
  • Synchronize engineering (and non-engineering) teams to ensure progress toward major company-wide milestones.
  • Track progress throughout the development cycle, communicate updates, and escalate issues as appropriate.

What makes you a good fit :

  • Demonstrable excellence in managing firmware / software or hardware development programs for consumer electronics, automotive, or robotic systems.
  • Proven track record in designing, developing, and manufacturing electromechanical systems at consumer scale.
  • Exceptional communication skills and a natural ability to motivate and drive cross-functional internal teams and external vendors / partners toward a common goal.
  • Highly analytical, with the ability to organize and distill data to inform rigorous product development decisions.
  • Experience interfacing with highly technical teams; an engineering degree or comparable work experience is required.
  • Ability to remain flexible, calm, and creative in the face of uncertainty.
  • Compensation : At Skydio, our compensation packages for full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of options, comprehensive benefits, and various incentives and stipends. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $184,000 - 240,000

  • Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success.
  • Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the candidate's location.
  • LI-AC1

    At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.

    As such, we do not make hiring or other employment-related decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, sex / gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, veteran, military or family status, or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.

    For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https : / / www.e-verify.gov /

    Salary : $184,000 - $240,000

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