Skydio · 1 day ago
Senior/Staff PCB Layout Engineer
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$148K/yr - $210K/yr
8+ years expSkydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. They are seeking a Senior/Staff PCB Layout Engineer to lead complex PCB layouts while mentoring a small team, ensuring high standards in performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Drone ManagementDronesMachine LearningRobotics
Responsibilities
Lead the layout of Skydio’s most complex PCBAs: outline definition, stack-up design, high-density placement, precision routing, and release to manufacturing
Mentor and guide 2 PCB layout engineers, conducting design reviews, coaching on best practices, and helping them grow as technical contributors
Establish and maintain design standards, libraries, and workflows to ensure consistency and scalability across multiple product generations
Partner closely with electrical, mechanical, RF, and manufacturing engineers to resolve trade-offs and deliver robust, manufacturable designs
Collaborate with PCB fabrication and assembly vendors to ensure impedance control, compliance with DFM/DFT rules, and reliable production yields
Drive continuous improvement in tool flows, library management, and design review processes, including opportunities for automation
Qualification
Required
Deep expertise in hands-on PCB layout for high-speed, high-density, and mixed-signal systems (8+ years preferred)
Expert in Cadence Allegro/OrCAD (v17.2+), with a proven track record designing and shipping complex boards
Strong grasp of signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, and impedance control principles, with practical application in layouts
Proficient in rigid, flex, and rigid-flex PCB design for high-performance embedded systems
Proven ability to mentor peers, conduct design reviews, and guide less experienced engineers while remaining a strong IC contributor
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with experience collaborating across EE, ME, RF, and manufacturing teams
Preferred
Familiarity with scripting/automation in PCB tools, PLM systems, or experience with robotics/drones
Benefits
Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive benefits packages
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
401K savings plan
Company
Skydio
Skydio uses artificial intelligence to create flying drones that are used by consumer, enterprise, and government customers.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$740MKey Investors
Linse CapitalAndreessen HorowitzN47
2024-11-15Series E· $170M
2023-02-27Series E· $230M
2021-02-28Series D· $170M
Leadership Team
Adam Bry
Co-founder & CEO
Tom Moss
COO (2018-2020), CEO APAC (2020-2024), Chief Corp Dev (2024~)
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