Flight Test Operator - Generalist - 12 Month Contract
About The Position
Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users. From utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios and beyond. About the Role: Skydio is seeking an enthusiastic Flight Test Operator to help ensure that the units we are shipping to customers are of the highest quality. This role requires a rigorous approach to field testing complex systems and their capabilities across a wide spectrum of environmental and operating conditions. Logistics: Based in Fort Collins, Colorado , candidate must have reliable transportation in order to drive between Christman Airfield and other testing sites. This is an hourly non-exempt position with a 12 Month Contract
Requirements
- You have reliable transportation for traveling to and from testing sites
- Drone testing background
- Experience testing native mobile applications (iOS, Android)
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for things that fly
- Very detail-oriented communication and a tenacity for documentation
- Test experience in a manufacturing setting
- Interest in spending lots of time outdoors
- High School / Bachelor's degree preferred
- Part 107 License
- Quarterly Travel to HQ (San Mateo, CA) for Together Weeks
Responsibilities
- Support testing efforts on stable-master Test Skydio drones in a designated outdoor environment, verifying the ability to perform the operations / maneuvers as instructed
- Test and evaluate the joystick controllers that accompany the Skydio drones
- Record and track bugs through to resolution, identifying trends and communicating them with the manufacturing team
- Identify problems and proactively work with flight test engineers to capture issues (summarizing bugs through the JIRA ticketing system)
- Aid additional partner teams in their investigations of flight performance (partner teams studying hardware sensitivity to software updates)
Benefits
- Fixed Term employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s group health insurance plans after fulfilling tenure and waiting period requirements, subject to the terms and conditions of the plans.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
