Prototyping Specialist

San Mateo, California, United States · Remotefull timeRemote

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$128k–$150k

H1B: yes

Skydio Prototyping Specialist at Skydio responsible for designing and building electromechanical fixtures, test rigs, and enclosures. This role involves hands-on fabrication using CAD, CNC machining, 3D printing, and electrical wiring to support hardware development.

Responsibilities

The Hardware Development team is relied upon by nearly every engineer in the Hardware organization at Skydio. We take on whatever engineers need to keep hardware moving.
As a Prototyping Specialist, you’ll combine strong design skills with hands-on fabrication to build the fixtures, rigs, and test setups our engineers depend on. You’ll be one of the most senior members of the team and the person others turn to for the hardest problems, from tricky CNC rework to wiring up new test equipment. The work is varied: some jobs take 30 minutes, while others are one-off custom equipment that takes weeks or months to design and build.
How you'll make an impact:
Design and build electromechanical fixtures, test rigs, and enclosures, moving quickly from CAD to finished hardware.
Build custom 80/20 rigs that often integrate electrical elements such as wiring, power distribution, and actuators.
Make parts and assemblies using 3D printing, CNC and manual machining, and wood and metal shop tools.
Run quick-turn CNC rework to unblock prototype builds: rapidly design and make fixtures that hold complex part geometry, then machine the changes.
Create custom lab and infrastructure improvements, from tooling that solves a specific problem to custom builds and installations that make our lab spaces more efficient and safe.
What makes you a good fit:
5+ years of experience designing and fabricating prototype hardware, fixtures, or test equipment
Strong CAD skills, plus experience independently programming, setting up, and running CNC mills
Proficiency with machining (manual and CNC), 3D printing, and wood and metal fabrication tools such as saws, drill presses, grinders, and sanders

Qualification

Strong CAD skillsExperience independently programming

Required

5+ years of experience designing and fabricating prototype hardware, fixtures, or test equipment
Strong CAD skills
Experience independently programming, setting up, and running CNC mills
Proficiency with machining (manual and CNC), 3D printing, and wood and metal fabrication tools
Experience with electromechanical design including enclosures and fixtures housing circuit boards
Electrical wiring and troubleshooting experience including single-phase 220VAC equipment and power conversion
Ability to move fast from idea to working hardware
Comfort juggling and prioritizing many tasks varying in scope and scale