Full-Time
Flight Test Operator
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Autonomous electric aircraft for cargo and crop protection
Compensation Overview
$70,000 - $100,000Annually
Junior, Mid, Senior
Brentwood, CA, USA
- 1-3 years of experience flying fixed wing UAVs / model aircraft or large multirotors
- Experience with ground control and mission planning software
- 1–5 years of experience working with and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems
- Basic high voltage safety knowledge and comfortable working on 120 VDC, 20 ~ 30 kW systems
- Knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance, and manuals
- Independent and motivated, able to self-direct and manage time
- Extreme thoroughness and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willing to work at test sites in the Central Valley
- Part 61 pilot certificate
- Execute continuous operations at Pyka’s test sites by identifying and troubleshooting issues, with the remote help of Pyka’s engineering teams
- Conduct reliability test campaigns with Pyka’s autonomous aircraft and ground support infrastructure
- Provide detailed technical feedback to operations and engineering teams to improve Pyka’s product for customer deployment
- Fly and test new hardware and software features
- Conduct diverse fleet site maintenance activities, involving the aircraft itself and ground infrastructure
- Serve as Pilot In Command or Ground Control Operator of experimental / developmental unmanned aircraft
- Deploy to customer test sites to support Agricultural and Cargo Operations — 25% travel
Pyka Inc. specializes in autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection, featuring proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes. Their technologies enable safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation, with a focus on enhancing express delivery networks and making aerial application safer and more precise.
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$48.3M
Headquarters
Oakland, California
Founded
2017
6 month growth
↑ 17%1 year growth
↑ 60%2 year growth
↑ 144%Benefits
Competitive salary & equity
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
FSA with employer matching
401k
Paid holidays
Unlimited PTO
Free catered lunch & snacks