Brett Randolph
About Brett Randolph
Brett Randolph is a Senior Manager of Hardware Reliability and Test at Skydio, where he has contributed to the development of validation strategies for autonomous flying cameras and ground systems since 2022. He has extensive experience in hardware reliability, having previously held various roles at Skydio and worked in the Air Force Test Center and Tesla.
Work at Skydio
Brett Randolph has been employed at Skydio since 2018, progressing through various roles. He currently holds the position of Senior Manager in Hardware Reliability and Test, a role he has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, he has been instrumental in developing the hardware performance and reliability validation strategy for Skydio's autonomous flying cameras and ground systems. Prior to this, he served as Manager of Reliability and Test from 2020 to 2022 and as a Hardware Reliability Engineer from 2018 to 2020. His experience includes building and managing a hardware reliability and test lab, contributing to the company's focus on autonomous systems.
Education and Expertise
Brett Randolph earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Aeronautical Science and Engineering from the University of California, Davis, from 2003 to 2007. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution during the same period. In addition, he completed a Nanodegree in Tech Entrepreneurship from Udacity in 2016. His educational background provides him with a comprehensive understanding of integrated systems performance and reliability validation, particularly in the context of autonomous systems.
Background in Aerospace and Automotive Industries
Brett Randolph has a diverse background in both aerospace and automotive industries. He worked at the Air Force Test Center in various roles, including F-35 Project Manager and Test Safety Manager from 2013 to 2016, and as an F-35 Weapons Integration Flight Test Engineer from 2012 to 2013. His experience in the Air Force includes working on large-scale military aircraft systems. He transitioned to the automotive sector, where he held several positions at Tesla, including Senior Program Manager for Hardware Development Test & Analysis and System Validation Lead for Reliability and Test.
Professional Experience at Tesla
Brett Randolph's tenure at Tesla spanned from 2016 to 2018, where he held multiple roles focused on hardware development and testing. He served as Senior Program Manager for Hardware Development Test & Analysis for one year and later as System Validation Lead for Reliability and Test for another year. Additionally, he briefly worked as Manager of Hardware Development, Reliability and Test for Autopilot, Infotainment, and Low Voltage in 2018. His work at Tesla contributed to advancements in automotive technology and reliability.