Hardware Technician

Skydio
San Mateo
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 149,000 - 180,000 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesSkills: ["Hands-on","Troubleshooting","Organization","Proactive prioritization","Adaptability"]

Support rapid prototyping and lab improvements by operating and maintaining SLA/FDM 3D printers, troubleshooting and handling materials, and performing mechanical assembly for drone hardware and related systems. Help install and maintain lab/shop infrastructure, keep shared spaces organized and functional, and move between multiple labs and tasks to execute the highest-priority work in a fast-paced engineering environment.

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Skydio
Skydio
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Hardware Technician

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Job Summary

Support rapid prototyping and lab improvements by operating and maintaining SLA/FDM 3D printers, troubleshooting and handling materials, and performing mechanical assembly for drone hardware and related systems. Help install and maintain lab/shop infrastructure, keep shared spaces organized and functional, and move between multiple labs and tasks to execute the highest-priority work in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Location: San Mateo
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

  • •Operate and maintain SLA and FDM 3D printers, including troubleshooting and material handling.
  • •Fabricate and finish parts for rapid prototyping using shop tools and basic fabrication equipment.
  • •Perform mechanical assembly for drone hardware and similar systems.
  • •Install, modify, and maintain lab and shop infrastructure such as benches, shelving, and test equipment.
  • •Maintain organization and functionality across shared lab spaces while moving between labs and tasks throughout the day.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 149,000 - 180,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health Insurance401kPaid LeaveHoliday Pay

Key Requirements

  • •Strong hands-on experience with 3D printing, including machine operation, basic troubleshooting, and material handling.
  • •Experience using shop tools such as saws, drill presses, sanders, and other fabrication equipment.
  • •Experience with mechanical assembly, ideally including multirotors, RC aircraft, or similar systems.
  • •Experience setting up or improving lab/shop environments such as mounting equipment and building workstations.
  • •Familiarity with general lab operations including consumables management and maintenance routines.
Experience:Hardware prototyping3D printingRoboticsLaboratory operations
Skills:Hands-onTroubleshootingOrganizationProactive prioritizationAdaptability
Certifications:FAA Part 107
Tech Stack:SLAFDM3D printingShop toolsFusionCNC millsManual millsSolderingWiringCable harnessingCAD

Company Brief

Skydio
Designs and manufactures autonomous consumer and enterprise drones using AI-powered vision and navigation systems for inspection, mapping, public safety, and industrial applications. Focuses on rugged, fully autonomous flight and end-to-end drone solutions.
Industry: Drones & Aerial Logistics
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series D
Headquarters: San Mateo, United States
Founded: 2014
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