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Prototyping Specialist

Skydio · San Mateo, California, United States · Remote

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About Skydio

AI-powered autonomous drones for Drone as First Responder (DFR), critical infrastructure inspection, tactical ISR, site security, surveying and mapping. Backed by Accel, a16z and IVP.

About the role

The Hardware Development team is relied upon by nearly every engineer in the Hardware organization at Skydio. We take on whatever engineers need to keep hardware moving. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

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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. 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 .

The Hardware Development team is relied upon by nearly every engineer in the Hardware organization at Skydio. We take on whatever engineers need to keep hardware moving.

As a Prototyping Specialist, you’ll combine strong design skills with hands-on fabrication to build the fixtures, rigs, and test setups our engineers depend on. You’ll be one of the most senior members of the team and the person others turn to for the hardest problems, from tricky CNC rework to wiring up new test equipment. The work is varied: some jobs take 30 minutes, while others are one-off custom equipment that takes weeks or months to design and build.

Design and build electromechanical fixtures, test rigs, and enclosures, moving quickly from...

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