Lab Engineer

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 https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions. About the Role: We are looking for a highly hands-on Lab Technician based in Zurich to support prototype builds, hardware testing, lab operations, and cross-site engineering work. This role is for someone with a broad practical skillset across prototype fabrication, electrical testing, soldering/rework, cable harnessing, prototype debugging, and light software or scripting. You might spend one day designing and fabricating a fixture, reworking a connector, debugging a test setup, modifying a script, organizing prototype inventory, and helping an engineer bring up hardware. You will own hands-on support for prototype systems in Zurich and travel regularly to our California HQ, with occasional travel to Finland, to support builds and testing across teams. How You’ll Make an Impact: - Support prototype builds, testing, debugging, and lab operations in Zurich. - Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair prototype hardware - Perform mechanical assembly, soldering, wiring, cable harnessing, board inspection, basic rework, and electrical debug. - Write or modify simple scripts, config files or firmware parameters to support bring-up, testing, and troubleshooting of prototype vehicles. - Regularly travel to California HQ to support early builds, learn new hardware, and transfer build/test knowledge back to Zurich. - Periodic

Department: R&D; Team: Hardware