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Senior Electric Motor Propulsion Engineer

Skydio is hiring for Senior Electric Motor Propulsion Engineer in San Mateo, California, United States. Senior level. First seen October 10, 2026; open as of November 9, 2026. Jobs taken straight from company career pages — no aggregator in between.

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Company
Skydio
Where
San Mateo, California, United States
Level
Senior
First seen
October 10, 2026
Listed via
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What the posting says

We are looking for an engineer with a focus on electric motors and propulsion systems to help model, architect, optimize, and refine the electric propulsion systems that power our drones. How you'll make an impact: - Strong mathematical and physical understanding on motor power and loss mechanisms - Excellent knowledge on finite element method - Knowledge on motor thermal modeling - Experience on electric motor loss characterization - Knowledge on motor control theory What makes you a good fit: - Being able to model, architect, and optimize a propulsion system, from ESCs to motors to…

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