Lab Engineer
About this role
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:
We are looking for a highly hands-on Lab Technician based in Zurich to support prototype builds, hardware testing, lab operations, and cross-site engineering work. This role is for someone with a broad practical skillset across prototype fabrication, electrical testing, soldering/rework, cable harnessing, prototype debugging, and light software or scripting. You might spend one day designing and fabricating a fixture, reworking a connector, debugging a test setup, modifying a script, organizing prototype inventory, and helping an engineer bring up hardware. You will own hands-on support for prototype systems in Zurich and travel regularly to our California HQ, with occasional travel to Finland, to support builds and testing across teams.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
Support prototype builds, testing, debugging, and lab operations in Zurich.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair prototype hardware
Perform mechanical assembly, soldering, wiring, cable harnessing, board inspection, basic rework, and electrical debug.
Write or modify simple scripts, config files or firmware parameters to support bring-up, testing, and troubleshooting of prototype vehicles.
Regularly travel to California HQ to support early builds, learn new hardware, and transfer build/test knowledge back to Zurich.
Periodically travel to Finland to support camera test and lab-related work with the local engineering team.
What Makes You a Good Fit:
Broad hands-on experience with drones, robotics, camera systems, test rigs, or similar electromechanical hardware.
Comfort working across mechanical, electrical, software and testing domains.
Practical electrical skills including surface mount soldering, wiring, harness assembly and basic debugging.
Comfort with software including scripting, modifying test code, reading logs, changing configuration files and tuning vehicle control parameters.
Strong troubleshooting instincts and the ability to make progress on ambiguous prototype issues across multiple domains.
Experience with 3D CAD, 3D printing and shop tools is a plus.
Based in or willing to be based in Switzerland, with openness to frequent travel, potentially up to 40-50%, primarily to California and occasionally to Finland.
#LI-SM1
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/
Company at a glance
Skydio is the leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer and the world leader in autonomous flight technology. We leverage breakthrough artificial intelligence to create flying robots that are easier to operate, safer to fly, and more capable in complex environments. Our systems are trusted by more than 3,800 agencies and organizations across the U.S. military, public safety, and critical infrastructure sectors.
Skydio Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs now operate in 42 states, and more than 16M Americans live within the response zone of a DFR Dock. In total, Skydio supports more than 1,200 public safety agencies – double the number from a year ago.
More than 250 utilities rely on Skydio for inspection programs that improve reliability and worker safety.
In national security, they are supporting mission-critical operations both on the battlefield and across military installations, keeping our nation and our allies secure.
Founded in 2014, Skydio designs, assembles, and supports its products in the U.S., with headquarters in San Mateo, CA, and manufacturing facilities in Hayward, CA. We are the largest drone manufacturer in the U.S. and have shipped more than 60,000 flying robots.
The company is backed by top investors and strategic partners, including Andreessen Horowitz, Linse Capital, N47, IVP, Playground, and NVIDIA.
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