About the role: 

Autonomous systems are a new breed of products that brings together electronics hardware and real-time AI software. The complexity of the systems combined with the fact they can move freely in the real world makes the development and validation strategy a key element of delivering a great product. 

We are seeking a driven and versatile mechanical simulation & test engineer to help accelerate robust product development through multi-physics simulation & analysis for state-of-the-art autonomous flying machines servicing a broad range of consumer and enterprise use cases.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Work with product development teams to identify key risk areas where simulation can have a big impact; from proof of concept through product optimization for complex electro-mechanical autonomous systems
• Execute qualitative and quantitative analyses to guide design decisions with full understanding of the tradespace
• Dive in with hands-on lab experiments to refine boundary condition assumptions and collect the empirical data required to improve model correlation
• Establish simulation and analysis as a core competency within the hardware development cycle through technical expertise and strong communication skills
• Ensure a common understanding of what questions a given simulation answers, and what the limitations are 
• Participate in design reviews and provide key design for reliability inputs to mitigate risks before first prototypes are built
  

Useful skills:

• At least 3 years professional experience with an industry-standard multi-physics simulation toolset (e.g. ANSYS, COMSOL, Simscale) and CAD package (CATIA preferred)
• Deep intuition for and at least 2 years of experience creating thermal models  incorporating all forms of heat transfer to drive design iteration
• Familiarity with modal, dynamic, and static loading physics and simulation and a strong desire to take a multi-physics approach when necessary 
• Experience developing boundary conditions through analytical and numerical methods when empirical data is not yet available
• Passionate about maximizing product integrity across all axes and diving in to apply first principles while solving complex problems 
• Excellent project management, written & verbal communication and cross-functional teamwork skills

Compensation Range: The annual base salary range for this position is $170,000 - 215,000*. 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.

*For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual’s regional location.

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