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Mechanical Systems Design Engineer Drone Hardware

Perot Jain

Skydio, a leading US drone company, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to architect and refine structures for autonomous flight. You will design parts for aircraft and accessories, collaborating with electrical engineers to integrate PCBAs and harnesses, and work with vendors to resolve design questions.

The role spans prototyping through pre-production and mass production. You will contribute to tests, analyze trade-offs, and ensure parts meet performance goals, with mentorship and growing

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Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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