Flight Test Engineer - Generalist

Skydio • San Mateo, CA

76d • $100,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Skydio is seeking an enthusiastic Flight Test Engineer 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 with all products that Skydio has to offer. As an FTE Generalist, you will be responsible for working cross functionally with various teams and will be jumping in to support various projects, sometimes simultaneously.

Requirements

• Software QA/testing background
• Part 107 Certification
• Consider yourself a jack of all trades
• Solid debugging of hardware and software systems
• Write test cases based on Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) and new features
• Act as Test Release DRI for major/minor SW releases
• 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
• Thorough communication and documentation skills
• Interest in spending time outdoors
• Experience testing web based applications
• Wireless testing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Run smoke and regression tests to validate system confidence
• Daily testing of our master branch
• Assist in validating new customer facing software features
• 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
• Design and execute test plans and procedures focused on a variety of aspects of the Skydio ecosystem
• Assist in collection of flight data for competitive benchmarking
• Execute flights at our HQ and occasionally at test sites nearby
• Work hand-in-hand with Engineering and Product teams to drive SW/HW deliverables

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries
• Equity in the form of stock options
• Comprehensive benefits packages
• Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles
• Paid vacation time
• Sick leave
• Holiday pay
• 401K savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees