SkydioSan Mateo, CAExecutes complex PCB layouts for autonomous drones, including stack-up design, high-density placement, and precision routing. Collaborates with EE, RF, and mechanical teams to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability; requires 5+ years expertise in Cadence Allegro/OrCAD.
(Nice to have) Familiarity with scripting/automation in PCB tools, PLM systems, or experience with robotics/drones.
Annual base salary range: $147,500 - $210,000. Includes equity (stock options), comprehensive benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, 401K.
Designs and optimizes RF systems for autonomous drones, collaborating on wireless solutions across WiFi, LTE, Bluetooth, and GPS. Requires MS in EE and 3+ years in wireless design, desense evaluation, and tools like Ansys and Keysight ADS.
Lead NPI activities for autonomous vehicle hardware, driving manufacturing readiness from prototype through production launch. Requires 4+ years in hardware NPI, PLM systems (Teamcenter preferred), DFM/DFA knowledge, and cross-functional coordination with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams.
Develops and improves electronics suppliers for aerospace autonomy products by auditing processes, resolving SMT/PCBA defects, conducting root cause analysis, and ensuring quality standards like IPC-A-610. Provides technical support, monitors performance, manages risks, and supports NPI with 50%+ travel.
Build and own automated test rigs and CI/CD-integrated frameworks for Sesame's Cypress wearable AI hardware. Design stress, throughput, long-duration audio, and battery tests; create performance dashboards that gate releases. Requires embedded test automation experience, Bluetooth/wireless expertise, and Python scripting in a fast-moving early-stage environment.
Lead manufacturing for robotic solar farm construction systems, scaling from prototype to production while collaborating with design, supply chain, and vendors. Requires 4-8 years bringing complex electromechanical products to production.