Full-Time

Hardware Engineering Program Manager

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Skydio

Skydio

501-1,000 employees

Develops autonomous drones for data capture

Compensation Overview

$147.5k - $210k/yr

+ Equity

Senior, Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

In Person

Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles.

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Deep technical understanding of electrical or mechanical design processes
  • Experience designing, developing, and manufacturing electromechanical systems at consumer scale
  • Exceptional communication skills and natural ability to motivate/drive cross-functional internal teams and external vendors/partners towards a common goal
  • Highly analytical with the ability to organize and distill data as a key driver of rigorous product development decisions
  • An engineering degree or comparable work experience is required
  • Ability to remain flexible, calm, and creative in the face of uncertainty
Responsibilities
  • Lead functional group development activities for a key product subsystem on next generation Skydio products
  • Work with functional engineering teams to define plans, prioritize engineering efforts, and ensure that all aspects critical to the product development cycle are met, including but not limited to: build readiness, testing set-ups and execution, key supplier kick-off and progress, major technical validations, etc.
  • Keep all various engineering (and non-engineering) teams in sync and moving forward towards major company-wide milestones
  • Throughout the development cycle, track progress, communicate, and escalate issues as appropriate

Skydio develops and produces autonomous drones, with a focus on the Skydio X10 model. This drone is designed for various industries, including defense and inspection services, and is equipped with advanced AI and high-resolution cameras for effective data capture. The Skydio X10 can autonomously navigate and gather information, making it suitable for challenging inspection tasks. Its compact design allows for easy transport, fitting into a backpack. Skydio's business model includes selling these drones and offering services like Skydio Academy, which provides training for users, and regulatory assistance for clients needing waivers for Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations. A unique feature of Skydio's offering is the Remote Flight Deck, which enables users to control and monitor the drone via a web browser, enhancing its usability in tight spaces and indoor environments. Skydio aims to provide high-quality data capture solutions through its autonomous drone technology.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$571M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • Skydio secured a $74M contract with the U.S. Department of State in June 2025.
  • The company launched America's first Drone as First Responder Center in Atlanta.
  • Skydio's X10D drones were selected by Spain's Ministry of Defence for €18M.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Chinese manufacturers could impact Skydio's market share.
  • Privacy concerns may lead to regulatory scrutiny of Skydio's drone operations.
  • Dependence on government contracts poses risks from potential budget cuts or policy changes.

What makes Skydio unique

  • Skydio X10 drones feature advanced AI and high-resolution thermal cameras for autonomous data capture.
  • The modular design of Skydio X10 allows for easy portability and versatile use cases.
  • Skydio's Remote Flight Deck enables browser-based control and monitoring of drones.

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Benefits

Child Care & Parental Leave - Family Medical Leave, Flexible Work Schedule, Generous Parental Leave

Health & Wellness Benefits - Dental Benefits, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Insurance Benefits, Life Insurance, Onsite Gym, Vision Benefits, Wellness Programs, Mental Health Benefits

Home Office Stipend for Remote Employees

401(K)

Generous PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Days

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-2%
PR Newswire
Jun 13th, 2025
Skydio Awarded $74M IDIQ to Supply Advanced American-Made Drone Technology to State Department

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, has been awarded a two-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. Department of State (DoS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).

Police1
May 20th, 2025
Skydio establishes America's first Drone as First Responder Center of Excellence

That's why I'm so excited to announce that Skydio has partnered with the Atlanta Police Foundation to bring a fully operational DFR system to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.

PR Newswire
May 5th, 2025
Skydio Delivers The First Systems For Tranche 2 Of The U.S. Army'S Short Range Reconnaissance Program, Equipping A Deploying Unit In Days

SAN MATEO, Calif., May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, today announced it has fulfilled the first order under the U.S. Army's Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Tranche 2 program with the delivery of X10D small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS). With this order, Skydio X10D is the only system delivered to date as part of Tranche 2 of the U.S. Army's SRR Program of Record.For this initial order, Skydio equipped a U.S. Army Transforming in Contact (TiC) unit preparing for imminent deployment with hundreds of X10D aircraft systems, demonstrating the company's ability to rapidly respond to the demands of the U.S

DroneXL
May 1st, 2025
Skydio's Drone as First Responder Center Revolutionizes Public Safety Training in Atlanta

In a groundbreaking move for public safety, Skydio has partnered with the Atlanta Polícia Foundation to launch America's first Drone as First Responder (DFR) Center of Excellence at the newly opened Atlanta Public Safety Training Center (PSTC).

On Partners
Mar 7th, 2025
Skydio Names New Vice President, Connectivity

Sundar Sankaran appointed as Skydio Vice President, Connectivity.