Senior Reliability Engineer at Skydio

San Mateo, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

230000.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Battery Reliability, Failure Analysis, Design For Reliability, Thermal Design, Testing, Data Analysis, Python, SQL, Electrical Fault Isolation, Physics Of Failure, Risk Assessment, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Analytics, FMEA, FTA, RBD

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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. About the role: Reliability is our most important feature! Autonomous systems bring together electronics hardware, sensing, and real-time AI software. The complexity of the systems combined with the fact they can move freely in the real world, makes the development, performance, and reliability strategy a key element of delivering a great product. We are seeking a motivated and versatile Senior Reliability Engineer with responsibility for battery subsystems and electronics failure analysis. Through application of battery knowledge and design for reliability principles, you will ensure mission reliability of the system for a diverse range of applications across infrastructure, public safety, and defense. How you will make an impact: Own battery reliability: guide the battery team in all axes of reliability, including thermal design, Design for Reliability of the components (cells, bussing, PCBA, connectors, enclosures, etc), degradation, safety, and testing. Expand and execute battery test capability: specify fixtures, abuse/abnormal testing, cycling, calendar, HPPC, HIL/SIL rigs for BMS algorithms. Immerse yourself in massive datasets from flight telemetry and robust customer analytics to identify problems before they occur, perform risk assessments, Lead Design for Reliability activities (FMEA, FTA, RBD, reliability allocation), facilitate cross-functional reviews, and own FRACAS for fleet issues and returns. Work with leadership to guide future programs/products using analysis of field data and prioritizing design changes A keen interest in contributing across multiple domains to make Skydio products the default choice for users in challenging environments Useful skills and experience: 4+ years experience hands-on analysis, testing, modelling, and delivery of reliable high power battery subsystems in rapid development environments Familiarity with battery degradation and safety, covering considerations for certification against UN, IEC, and UL standards Direct experience with electrical fault isolation in complex electromechanical or energy storage systems, diving deep into failure analysis only when needed Extensive knowledge of Design for Reliability principles, Physics of Failure, and integration risks of high performance batteries and electronics Proficient in Python and SQL to analyze massive datasets for application in Remaining Useful Life analysis Systems-engineering approach to problem solving, and a knack for rapidly identifying issues within mechanical, electrical, and software domains Passion for communicating the nuances of hardware reliability to internal and external cross functional teams to help drive organizational priorities Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $170,000- $230,000. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria. *Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location. #LI-WA1 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. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws. For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/

Responsibilities

The Senior Reliability Engineer will own battery reliability and guide the battery team in all aspects of reliability. They will also lead Design for Reliability activities and work with leadership to guide future programs using field data analysis.