Logistics Operations Specialist, HQ

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 https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions. The Logistics Operations Specialist at HQ plays a critical role in ensuring materials, equipment, and shipments move efficiently, safely, and compliantly throughout the organization. This role supports day-to-day logistics and workplace operations across Workplace Operations, Solutions Engineering, Hardware Engineering, and other cross-functional teams. The position serves as a key onsite partner responsible for shipping and receiving, equipment movement, logistics coordination, workplace support, and employee facing operational activities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. LOGISTICS OPERATIONS & SHIPPING (≈60%) - Support day-to-day shipping and receiving operations across HQ, ensuring inbound and outbound shipments are processed accurately and efficiently. - Receive, organize, and distribute inbound packages, freight, and deliveries from carriers including FedEx, UPS, DHL, and freight providers. - Coordinate domestic and international outbound shipments, including shipment preparation, packaging, labeling, and carrier scheduling. - Support movement of drones, docks, demo equipment, engineering prototypes and parts, batteries shipments, test hardware, freight shipments, and internal equipment transfers. - Serve as a primary point of contact for carrier pickups, shipment tracking, and delivery issues. - Coordinate local courier requests and urgent deliveries. - Maintain shipping supplies, packaging materials, and logistics workspaces. - Support freight coordination, pallet shipments, and large equipment movements. - Maintain organization and cleanliness of logistics staging areas, receiving spaces, pallet areas, and shared storage locations. - Assist employees with shipping requests, packaging guidance, and logistics-related questions. - Conduct regular walkthroughs of logistics and receiving areas to identify issues or improvement opportunities. 2. LOGISTICS COORDINATION & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT (≈25%) - Partner with Workplace Operations, Solutions Engineering, Hardware Engineering, and other teams to support efficient movement of equipment and materials. - Coordinate with customs brokers, carriers, freight providers, and logistics vendors as needed. - Support Dangerous Goods (DG) shipment preparation and documentation workflows. - Help maintain shipping records, tracking information, and logistics documentation. - Identify opportunities to improve shipping efficiency, reduce costs, and standardize processes. - Assist with development and maintenance of logistics procedures, documentation, and best practices. - Support reporting and analysis of shipping activity, costs, and operational metrics. - Drive consistent and cost-effective shipping practices across HQ. 3. WORKPLACE OPERATIONS SUPPORT (≈15%) - Assist with setup, execution, and breakdown of onsite events, all-hands meetings, customer visits, leadership briefings, and employee engagement activities. - Support room setup, furniture movement, signage placement, and event logistics. - Assist with workplace projects, office moves, and space reconfigurations as needed. - Coordinate delivery, staging, and setup of event materials and equipment. - Help maintain organization and readiness of common areas and shared spaces. - Support onsite vendor coordination and access for workplace related services. - Provide general operational supp