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Product Design Engineer - Camera

Skydio· R&D
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Tampere, FinlandFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Product Design Engineer focusing on designing, prototyping, testing, and refining mechanical systems for Skydio camera modules, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enable reliable autonomous camera performance.

Responsibilities

  • Create 3D CAD models and production-ready 2D drawings for camera parts, assemblies, test equipment, and related mechanical systems.
  • Support the mechanical design and integration of camera modules, lenses, image sensors, actuators, thermal solutions, electronics, flex circuits, seals, and structural components.
  • Design and build prototypes to evaluate new concepts, integration approaches, and mechanical architectures.
  • Design test jigs, fixtures, and measurement setups for camera development, characterization, assembly, and validation.
  • Perform tolerance analyses to evaluate fit, alignment, optical positioning, assembly variation, and mechanical performance.
  • Prototype components and assemblies using methods such as 3D printing, CNC machining, and hands-on assembly.
  • Support finite element analysis, including preparation of models, boundary conditions, correlation with physical testing, and interpretation of results.
  • Plan and conduct laboratory testing, analyze results, and communicate findings through clear engineering reports.
  • Characterize camera components and assemblies, including dimensions, torque, force, stiffness, thermal performance, and resistance to heat, water, and other environmental conditions.
  • Investigate mechanical and electromechanical failures, identify root causes, and help develop and validate corrective actions.
  • Support reliability and optical testing, including test setup development, sample preparation, execution, data collection, and failure analysis.
  • Work with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and external vendors to support component fabrication, inspection, assembly, and design improvements.
  • Contribute throughout the product-development cycle, from early concepts and prototypes through design validation, pre-production, and mass-production support.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience applying mechanical-engineering fundamentals and analytical problem-solving to the development of physical products or electromechanical systems.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD and the ability to create clear, well-constructed mechanical part and assembly drawings. Experience with CATIA is strongly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, tolerance analysis, materials, and common manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with rapid prototyping methods such as 3D printing, CNC machining, and hands-on mechanical assembly.
  • Familiarity with designing parts for processes such as injection molding, CNC machining, metal forming, or casting.
  • Practical laboratory skills and confidence using mechanical measurement and test equipment.
  • Ability to document test methods, analyze data, and communicate conclusions clearly.
  • A detail-oriented and methodical approach to debugging, characterization, and failure analysis.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across mechanical, optical, electrical, reliability, manufacturing, and supplier teams.
  • Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn while working in a fast-paced product-development environment.
  • A strong interest in cameras, precision mechanisms, robotics, drones, or imaging systems.

Skills

Required:3D CAD modelingGeometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)Rapid prototyping
Nice to have:Finite element analysis

Benefits

  • Competitive base salaries
  • Equity in the form of stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits packages
  • Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles
  • Statutory benefits in accordance with Finnish law
Last updated Oct 1, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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