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# Hardware Technician

- **Company:** Skydio, Inc.
- **Location:** San Mateo, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $149,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3D Printing, Computer-Aided Design, Rapid Prototyping Process
- **Published:** September 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/hardware-technician-skydio-com-9937429

## About the Role

* 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 or shop environments (e.g., mounting equipment, building workstations, organizing shared spaces)
 * Comfortable working on your feet and moving between multiple tasks and locations throughout the day
 * Ability to proactively identify and execute the highest priority work in a fast-paced environment
 * Familiarity with general lab operations, including consumables management and maintenance routines
 * Experience with machining tools such as manual or CNC mills is a plus
 * Basic experience with soldering, wiring, or cable harnessing is a plus
 * Experience with CAD tools such as Fusion is a plus

 * Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.

## Description

About the Role: We are looking for a highly hands-on Hardware Technician to support rapid prototyping, 3D printing, and lab improvement across multiple engineering spaces. This role focuses on operating and maintaining SLA and FDM printers, supporting mechanical assembly, and keeping labs organized and functional. You will spend most of your time on your feet-moving between labs, fabricating parts, assembling hardware, and supporting engineers in a fast-paced environment.

How You'll Make an Impact:

 * Operate and maintain 3D printers, including troubleshooting and material handling
 * Support rapid prototyping by fabricating and finishing parts using shop tools and basic fabrication equipment
 * Perform mechanical assembly, including 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
 * Move between multiple labs and tasks throughout the day to support engineering teams
 * Independently identify and execute the highest priority tasks in a fast-paced lab environment


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