Senior Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering

Senior Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering

Join Skydio as a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering. Skydio is the leading U.S. drone company and a world leader in autonomous flight, combining 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.

About

The Role

We are looking for a hands‑on technical leader for our manufacturing test engineering team. Skydio builds complex flying robots and aims to ensure high quality and efficiency at our internal and external manufacturing sites. Your team will design and build manufacturing test hardware and software to meet the demands of a growing hardware portfolio and customer base.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Lead and enhance Skydio’s manufacturing test engineering team

• Collaborate with product development, manufacturing operations and software teams to define and implement manufacturing test plans

• Define and build manual or automated functional test stations

• Qualify, deploy and audit test stations in fast‑paced production environments

• Develop test software in our vehicle test framework

• Work with the product development team to identify and incorporate design‑for‑test optimizations into our products

• Proactively identify test‑related issues throughout product build cycles and aim for timely resolution

What Makes You a Good Fit

• 5+ years leading test development or engineering teams

• 10+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment

• Proven experience working with test automation in consumer electronics or industrial systems

• Strong electromechanical experience in designing automated test equipment

• Strong understanding of communication interface protocols (UART, USB, I2C)

• Electrical design and PCB layout (Cadence, Pads, Eagle, Fusion 360) to interface with DUT is a plus

• Capable of coding in Python is a plus

• Enthusiasm for hands‑on development of creative solutions to complex problems

• Excellent problem‑solving, organizational, communication, and multi‑functional collaboration skills

• Ability to conduct detailed root cause / failure analysis for manufacturing test and equipment issues

• Experience with PLCs, Arduino, and Fusion 360 is a plus

• You are motivated to work in a dynamic and fast‑growing company balancing getting things done quickly and working toward long‑term goals

Compensation

At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full‑time employees include a competitive base salary, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. The annual base salary range for this position is $196,000 – $260,000. Equity is a key component of long‑term financial growth, and all regular, full‑time employees are eligible to enroll in the company’s group health insurance plans, receive paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay, and a 401(k) savings plan.

Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. Compensation may vary based on the position’s location.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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. 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.

EEO Statement

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Additional Details

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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