Full-Time

Flight Test Operator

Posted on 3/27/2023

Skydio

Skydio

501-1,000 employees

Flying tools robotics

AI & Machine Learning
Industrial & Manufacturing
Robotics & Automation
Food & Agriculture
Energy
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$80,000 - $100,000Annually

Junior, Mid, Senior

Burlingame, CA, USA

Requirements
  • Software QA/testing background
  • Part 107 Certification
  • Basic mechanical and electrical system integration knowledge
  • Experience operating Linux based systems
  • Prior experience testing diverse UAS
  • Experience testing web based applications
  • Wireless testing experience preferred
  • Thorough communication and documentation skills
  • Interest in spending lots of time outdoors
Responsibilities
  • Run smoke and regression tests to validate system confidence
  • Assist in validating new consumer facing software features
  • Validate new hardware prototypes related to dock and teleoperations
  • Improve the Skydio Dock full end to end experience, working closely with the engineers to identify and close major issues
  • Generate substantial amounts of logged flight data that will be used to characterize and improve system performance
  • Execute flights at our local facilities as well as strategic sites around the United States
Desired Qualifications
  • Proven passion for things that fly ( points for sUAS Pilot's license)

Skydio's mission is to make the world more productive, creative, and safe with autonomous flight. The company manufactures and distributes drones for various applications.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$875M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

30%

2 year growth

68%

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

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