Skydio

[Applicants: Over 200 applicants | Industry: Robotics Engineering | Type: Full-time | Level: Mid-Senior level] Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. In this role, your contributions will drive quality, speed to market, productivity, and profitability.How You'll Make An ImpactSustain the production of commercialized drones, docks, controllers by working closely with the operators on the production floor and quickly troubleshooting production problems to maximize station uptime.Work with manufacturing design, test engineers, and external equipment vendors to develop improved work instructions, tooling, and automation.Analyze assembly process cycle times and production line layouts to increase production capacity through material flow improvements, reducing waste, improving ergonomics, and utilizing other Lean Manufacturing best practices.Drive manufacturing capacity modeling and expansions, working with manufacturing engineering, quality, and production teams to create and execute a plan to meet production targets.Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, finance, leadership teams to analyze cost and production efficiency.Support the creation of manufacturing processes during the Prototype phase by sharing labor time metrics and best practices from mature product lines.Identify opportunities for continuous improvements to production and business processes, develop business case for investment, and deliver successful implementation.What Makes You a FitExperienced in manufacturing process development throughout the product development lifecycle, from early EVT (engineering validation test) to MP (mass production) with associated requirements for management of change.Experienced in performing time-motion studies for manufacturing processesAbility to perform basic modifications to electromechanical test fixtures and precision assembly tooling for continuous imp...

The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios and beyond.About The RoleWe are looking for an engineer with a focus on electric motors and propulsion systems to help model, architect, optimize, and refine the electric propulsion systems that power our drones.Please note:This role requires working on-site at our San Mateo, California headquarters at least three days per week.How You'll Make An ImpactStrong mathematical and physical understanding on motor power and loss mechanismsExcellent knowledge on finite element methodKnowledge on motor thermal modelingExperience on electric motor loss characterizationKnowledge on motor control theoryWhat Makes You a Good FitBeing able to model, architect, and optimize a propulsion system, from ESCs to motors to propellersUnderstanding electric motor losses and flux, develop test plans and perform measurementsDetailed motor design and optimization to optimize performance, efficiency and sizeExplore and design innovative motor technologiesCreate simulation model for thermal model development and system engineeringIntegrate and optimize with motor control team and ESCsFamiliarity with construction and manufacturing techniques of outrunner PMSMs in the ~500W size classEnd to end understanding of drone propulsion systems, from battery to ESC to motors to propellorsCompensation:At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enro...