Senior Manager, Product Design Engineering

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 mechanical systems are the backbone of reliable autonomous flight. An intelligent flying machine depends on world-class engineering and an eye for detail while optimizing for simplicity; you will lead teams to help architect, develop, and refine the structures, mechanisms and solutions that bring autonomous flight to a broad audience in a highly collaborative environment. Our new winged platform, F10, introduces a new generation of autonomous systems, enabling longer missions and higher speeds. With its RTOL (Robotic Takeoff and Landing), it builds on Skydio’s mission of remote and autonomous flight. How You’ll Make an Impact: - Lead the development of a cutting-edge vehicle platform - from concept to production - integrating state-of-the-art compute, sensor, connectivity, and aerodynamics to power the world’s most advanced autonomous drone systems. - Manage the mechanical team tasked with bringing the F10 ecosystem to market - this includes overseeing the mechanical development and delivery of both the winged vehicle and the ground systems/dock. - Work closely with cross-functional teams - including product, electrical engineering, flight core, software, quality and reliability engineering, program management, supply chain, manufacturing, testing, and operations - to drive new product

Department: R&D; Team: Hardware