Senior Hardware Product Packaging Engineer

The posting, as Skydio wrote it

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 https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions.

About the role

Packaging is the first thing a customer sees and touches and the last mile between our hardware and our customers. A Skydio drone might ship across the country in a corrugated carton, live for three years in a hard case in the trunk of a patrol car, get thrown in the back of a utility truck, or be carried into the field on a soldier’s back — and it has to work every time it comes out. You will own the designs that make that workflow possible: the unboxing moment, the field case, the foam, the labeling, and the pack-out on our production line. This is a highly cross-functional role sitting between design, manufacturing, supply chain, and our vendors.

How you’ll make an impact

• Own customer-facing and enterprise-ready packaging from concept to mass production across Skydio’s full product ecosystem including aircraft, docks, controllers, batteries, attachments, and accessories. You will lead the design and execution of commercial cartons, ruggedized field and transit cases, precision foam and molded-fiber inserts, multi-component kits, and accessory trays.
• Design packaging parts and assemblies in 3D CAD, including cushion geometry, cavity fits, trays, closures, and case interiors, with die lines and drawings that a vendor can build.
• Partner with industrial design, product management, and marketing to craft an unboxing and use experience worthy of the product inside
• Engage with mechanical, electrical, battery and material flow engineering to keep product safe and improve transport efficiency
• Interface with and own technical activity at vendors in partnership with operations and supply chain teams — RFQs, tooling kickoffs, first article inspection, quality and inspection criteria, and corrective action when parts come in wrong packaging, working closely with the Supplier Quality Engineers and Product Quality Teams.
• Design for a broad set of packaging processes and make the call on which one fits: corrugated and folding carton, molded fiber, thermoforming, rotational and injection molding, converted and CNC-routed foams, and soft goods. Work with Material Flow and Logistics to optimize packaging sizes and dunnage for spatial and operational gains
• Define and execute transit and field testing including drop, vibration, compression, incline impac

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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 $153,000 - $243,000*. 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.

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