About the role:

Skydio is seeking an enthusiastic flight test operator to help validate the next generation of Skydio products. Skydio builds innovative flying platforms and software to control them. This role will be focused on working on hardware validation during the prototyping phase and software validation vital for the prototypes’ operation. This role requires a rigorous approach to field testing complex systems and their capabilities across a wide spectrum of environmental and operating conditions.

We are open to a Flight Test Engineer depending on the candidates skill set and level.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Create and run smoke and regression tests to validate system confidence
• Run and optimize existing test plans to keep in line with the latest features
• Track performance metrics across hardware builds
• Capture and surface product limitation early in the development cycle to improve performance and market fit
• Validate SW changes to ensure a stable flying platform
• Assist in collection of flight data for competitive benchmarking
• Generate substantial amounts of logged flight data and media that will be used to characterize and improve system performance and reliability
• Execute flights at our local facilities as well as strategic sites around the United States

What makes you a good fit:

• Software QA/testing background
• Part 107 Certification
• Practical experience with UAS and capturing media
• Understanding of UAS subsystems and their real world performance
• Basic mechanical and electrical system integration knowledge
• Solid debugging of hardware and software systems
• 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 lots of time outdoors

Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of options, comprehensive benefits, and various incentives and stipends. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 - 135,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company’s success.

*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the candidate’s location.

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