Product Design Engineer Intern

2 days ago


San Mateo, California, United States Skydio Full time

Skydio is a leading US drone company and a world leader in autonomous flight technology. The company combines expertise in artificial intelligence, hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader audience of drone users.

As a member of the Product Design Team, you will work on meaningful projects that add value to Skydio and our users. You will solve complex problems and learn from a team of world-class engineers and researchers.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing parts for next-generation prototypes
  • Chasing down the root cause of mission-critical issues on existing or developing products
  • Validating solutions with hands-on prototyping, testing, and data collection
  • Communicating with a cross-functional team of engineers and suppliers around the globe
  • Presenting work in design reviews and learning from senior members of our team

We are looking for individuals with:

  • Relentless curiosity
  • Ability to leverage rock-solid fundamentals to create exceptional designs for complicated products
  • Passion for elegant mechanical design at the highest and lowest levels of detail that will delight customers
  • Experience with 3D CAD and familiarity with CATIA

Bonus skills include:

  • Designing for a broad array of manufacturing processes
  • Completing DFM with local and foreign suppliers
  • Designing and integrating circuit boards, antennas, and connectors into mechanical assemblies

Some examples of past projects include:

  • Gimbal Isolation: Design, simulate, re-design, DFM, and kick-off tooling for Skydio X10 gimbal vibration isolators
  • Scrappy Wind Tunnel: Research, build, and use a wind tunnel to learn about aerodynamic forces on a drone to inform design improvements
  • Drone Battery Charger: Create prototypes, perform user studies, come up with a thermal solution, architect the product, and work on cosmetic surfacing

Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Skydio full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our benefit plans and take advantage of a variety of incentives and stipends.

At Skydio, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.



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