Internship

Flight Test Intern

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Skydio

Skydio

501-1,000 employees

Develops autonomous drones for data capture

Robotics & Automation
AI & Machine Learning
Defense

Compensation Overview

$41Hourly

San Mateo, CA, USA

Category
Flight Dynamics
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
Software Testing
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Software/hardware testing background
  • Part 107 Certification
  • Consider yourself a jack of all trades
  • Solid debugging of hardware and software systems
  • Enjoy working on multiple projects at the same time
  • Practical experience with UAS
  • Understanding of UAS subsystems and their real world performance
  • Basic mechanical and electrical system integration knowledge
  • Experience operating Linux based systems
  • Demonstrated passion for things that fly (bonus points for sUAS Pilot's license)
  • Thorough communication and documentation skills
  • Interest in spending time outdoors
  • Experience testing web based applications
  • Wireless testing experience preferred
Responsibilities
  • Conduct smoke and regression tests to ensure system reliability and confidence
  • Perform daily testing on the master branch to maintain software quality
  • Enhance the end-to-end Skydio Dock experience by working closely with engineers to identify and resolve key issues
  • Support the validation of new software features for customer-facing applications
  • Identify and communicate product limitations early in the development cycle to improve performance and market fit
  • Verify software updates to maintain a stable and reliable flying platform
  • Collect flight data to support competitive benchmarking efforts
  • Execute wireless testing on all new software and hardware platforms

Skydio creates autonomous drones, particularly the Skydio X10, which is used in industries like defense and inspection services. The Skydio X10 features advanced AI and high-resolution cameras that allow it to autonomously capture data, making it effective for challenging inspections. The company differentiates itself by offering services such as Skydio Academy for user training and regulatory assistance for drone operations. Skydio's goal is to provide reliable tools for data capture in complex environments.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$555.4M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

47%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $170 million Series E funding boosts Skydio's expansion and R&D efforts.
  • Partnership with LIGNex1 opens growth opportunities in Indo-Pacific defense markets.
  • Acquisition of GoPro patents enhances Skydio's technological capabilities and competitive edge.

What critics are saying

  • Red Cat's U.S. Army contract win threatens Skydio's defense market share.
  • Chinese sanctions could limit Skydio's access to the Chinese market.
  • Brinc's partnership with Redmond Police highlights competitive pressure in public safety sector.

What makes Skydio unique

  • Skydio X10's AI and thermal cameras enable superior autonomous data capture.
  • Remote Flight Deck offers unique browser-based drone control and monitoring.
  • Skydio Academy educates users, enhancing product utilization and customer satisfaction.

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Benefits

Child Care & Parental Leave - Family Medical Leave, Flexible Work Schedule, Generous Parental Leave

Health & Wellness Benefits - Dental Benefits, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Insurance Benefits, Life Insurance, Onsite Gym, Vision Benefits, Wellness Programs, Mental Health Benefits

Home Office Stipend for Remote Employees

401(K)

Generous PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Days