Executive Assistant

San Mateo, California, United States Aerospace Full-time $144k to $170k Posted Aug 31, 2026
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About this role

Skydio is hiring a Executive Assistant, full-time, on-site in San Mateo, California, United States, in the Aerospace sector.

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:

As an Executive Assistant at Skydio, you will provide dedicated support to two executives within our G&A organization, helping them operate efficiently and effectively each day. We are a complex business, solving complex problems and you will play a critical role in helping us reduce friction in our day to day operations. The ideal candidate loves jumping in and solving problems, rolling up their sleeves and working on a myriad of projects and getting satisfaction from helping your team to operate at their best. You will assist on a variety of tasks related to these Executives' work life and overall communications.

This is an in office role, based in San Mateo, CA

How you’ll make an impact:

  • Calendar management - you will coordinate and prioritize meetings including team meetings, offsite meetings, and cross-functional meetings, frequently across both domestic and international time zones

  • In sync with the executive(s), to ensure calendaring decisions are made quickly to propel the goals of the department and prioritizing the most sensitive matters

  • You will manage and schedule the logistics of meetings, including conferences and special events (onsite & offsite), and make travel arrangements

  • You will partner with the Executive to ensure they are prepared for meetings, interviews, travel, and briefings

  • Set agendas, scribe meeting notes, as well as action items and to-do lists from weekly staff meetings

  • Handle expenses reports and contracts

  • Handle sensitive business and people issues with a high level of discretion

What makes you a good fit:

  • 7+ years of overall experience in an administrative role

  • 4+ years supporting Senior Management of Executive-level staff, specifically in a global technology company

  • 3+ years working with modern tools and systems such as G-suite

  • Proven track record of adapting on-the-fly based on shifting priorities

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

  • Interest in using AI tools to boost effectiveness

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

Compensation: The annual base salary range for this position is $144,000 - $170,000*. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. In addition to base salary, Skydio full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our benefit plans and take advantage of a variety of incentives and stipends.

*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position's location.

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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.

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Autonomous drones for enterprise and defense. San Mateo, CA.

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