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Sr. Program Manager

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Skyryse

Skyryse

51-200 employees

Simplifies aircraft control and enhances safety

Hardware
AI & Machine Learning
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$100k - $250kAnnually

+ Stock Options

Senior

El Segundo, CA, USA

Category
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in aircraft systems development
  • Professional experience managing a program from cradle to grave
Responsibilities
  • Support ARP4754, DO-178C, or DO-254 programs
  • Daily program management throughout the program life cycle
  • Defining the program governance (controls)
  • Develop and maintain program budgets and schedules
  • Manage change, risk and resource management
  • Coordinating the projects and their interdependencies
  • Managing and utilizing resources across projects
  • Managing stakeholders’ communication
  • Aligning the deliverables (outputs) to the program’s “outcome”
  • Organize and monitor inter-connected projects
  • Participate in development of company business strategy
  • Coordinate cross-project activities
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skyryse focuses on enhancing aviation safety and accessibility with its product, Skyryse One, which uses SkyOS to simplify aircraft control. This system replaces traditional mechanical components with smart actuators, reducing potential failure points and making flights more reliable. Pilots can control the aircraft through an intuitive touchscreen interface, and in case of power failure, the system automatically initiates a safe landing maneuver. The company aims to lower general aviation fatalities and targets private pilots and small aircraft operators with its technology.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$265.5M

Headquarters

Hawthorne, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

20%

1 year growth

49%

2 year growth

87%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Skyryse's expansion with a new facility in El Segundo indicates robust growth and operational scaling.
  • The public debut of Skyryse One at the 2024 EAA AirVenture showcases the company's commitment to transparency and market engagement.
  • High-profile hires like Peter Blades from Tesla highlight Skyryse's dedication to innovative design and user experience.

What critics are saying

  • The aviation industry is highly regulated, and delays in certification could impact Skyryse's market entry and revenue.
  • The complexity of integrating SkyOS with various aircraft models may pose technical challenges and slow down adoption.

What makes Skyryse unique

  • Skyryse's SkyOS system replaces complex mechanical components with smart actuators, significantly reducing potential failure points and enhancing safety.
  • The intuitive touchscreen control system of Skyryse One simplifies piloting, making it accessible even to less experienced pilots, unlike traditional aircraft controls.
  • Skyryse's fully automated autorotation feature is a groundbreaking safety innovation, setting it apart from competitors in the general aviation market.

Benefits

Flexible PTO plan

Valuable stock option plan

Great health plans

401(k)

Catered lunches

Commuter benefits