Product Design Engineer - Camera

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 Skydio’s cameras are critical to autonomous navigation, situational awareness, and capturing high-quality imagery in demanding environments. As a Product Design Engineer, you will help design, prototype, test, and refine the mechanical systems that enable our camera modules to perform reliably. You will work hands-on with camera components and assemblies, collaborating closely with mechanical, optical, electrical, reliability, manufacturing, and supplier engineering teams. This is an individual-contributor role suited to an engineer who enjoys detailed mechanical design, rapid prototyping, laboratory work, and methodical problem-solving. HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT - Create 3D CAD models and production-ready 2D drawings for camera parts, assemblies, test equipment, and related mechanical systems. - Support the mechanical design and integration of camera modules, lenses, image sensors, actuators, thermal solutions, electronics, flex circuits, seals, and structural components. - Design and build prototypes to evaluate new concepts, integration approaches, and mechanical architectures. - Design test jigs, fixtures, and measurement setups for camera development, characterization, assembly, and validation. - Perform tolerance analyses to evaluate fit, alignment, optical positioning, assembly variation,

Department: R&D; Team: Hardware