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SkydioSkydioSan Mateo, CA

Product Design Engineer Intern

Skydio seeks a Product Design Engineer Intern to design mechanical parts and prototypes for autonomous drones. Work on creative problem-solving, root cause analysis, manufacturing process improvements, hands-on validation, and cross-functional collaboration. Requires strong mechanical design fundamentals and 3D CAD experience.

85k – 121k/yr
HybridEntry levelHardware Engineering

About the role

On the Job

  • Conquer challenges creatively with a scrappy mindset
  • Design parts for next generation prototypes
  • Chase down the root cause of mission critical issues on existing or developing products
  • Find solutions with engineering design or manufacturing process changes
  • Validate your solutions with hands-on prototyping, testing, and data collection
  • Communicate with a cross functional team of engineers and suppliers around the globe
  • Present your work in design reviews and learn from senior members of our team

Requirements

  • Relentless curiosity
  • Ability to leverage rock solid fundamentals to create exceptional designs for complicated products
  • Passion for elegant mechanical design at the highest and lowest levels of detail that will delight customers
  • Experience with 3D CAD. Familiarity with CATIA is highly valued.

Nice-to-Haves

  • How to design for a broad array of manufacturing processes including: injection molding, metal casting, CNC machining, sheet metal forming, and composites.
  • How to complete DFM (design-for-manufacturing) with local and foreign suppliers
  • How to design and integrate circuit boards, antennas, and connectors into mechanical assemblies

Past Projects (Examples)

  • Gimbal Isolation: Design, simulate, re-design, DFM, and kick-off tooling for Skydio X10 gimbal vibration isolators
  • Scrappy Wind Tunnel: Research what it takes to make a wind tunnel. Build a wind tunnel. Use the wind tunnel to learn about aerodynamic forces on a drone to inform design improvements.
  • Drone Battery Charger: Create prototypes for the battery charger for Skydio 2. Perform user studies, come up with a thermal solution, architect the product, and work on cosmetic surfacing.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $41 for Undergrad, $53 for Graduate students, and $58 for PhD students. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. In addition to base salary, Skydio full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our benefit plans and take advantage of a variety of incentives and stipends.

Skills

3d cadCATIAinjection moldingmetal castingcnc machiningsheet metal formingcompositesDFMmechanical designPrototypingtesting
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