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Skydio

Robot type
Drone
Location
San MateoCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Manufacturing
Posted
Sep 8, 2026
Salary
$112,000–$135,000 a year
Full-time

Test Engineering Technician

Job description

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 to first responders , soldiers in battlefield scenarios , and beyond .

Job responsibilities

  • Support test setup, instrumentation, execution, checkpoint and tear down inspections for a variety of performance, reliability and environmental stress tests for our flying and ground based hardware using a broad range…
  • Execute hands-on maintenance of test lab infrastructure and DUT’s
  • Work closely with test engineers to understand the item under test, execution procedures, data requirements, and potential failure modes of each test to ensure the earliest possible detection of issues
  • Develop and fabricate custom test fixtures and infrastructure to add capability, improve repeatability, and save time through automation
  • Document and escalate test failures quickly; collaborate with reliability, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to perform failure analysis and ensure the product continuously improves through all…
  • Optimize execution efficiency with preventative maintenance on equipment and helping to ensure a high standard for safety and organization within the lab

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