Flight Test Engineer at Skyways

At Skyways, we are reimagining the future of air travel by developing fully autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles. We believe these systems offer a transformative way to move cargo and eventually people with unprecedented efficiency. Based in Austin, Texas, and backed by top-tier investors like YCombinator, we have already moved beyond the concept phase. Our vehicles are currently in production and actively serving paying customers, including high-profile operations with the U.S. Navy. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us lead this transportation revolution.

What is this role?

We are seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer to join our team on a full-time, on-site basis. This is a hands-on position for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and is eager to tackle complex engineering challenges. You will be instrumental in our mission to refine the performance and safety of our aircraft through rigorous testing and analysis.

What will you do?

• Collaborate with our flight operations team to manage aircraft configurations and conduct safe, efficient test flights.
• Design, execute, and document comprehensive flight test plans that directly support our primary company objectives.
• Investigate aircraft anomalies by analyzing flight data and developing effective corrective actions to improve our systems.

What makes you a great fit?

To succeed in this role, you should be a friendly, collaborative person who is genuinely excited about aviation and innovative transportation. We require the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• Proven experience in aircraft guidance, navigation, and control.
• Strong proficiency in technical data analysis using tools like MATLAB, SciPy, or Julia.
• Fluency in English.

We also value candidates who bring additional technical expertise or certifications, such as:

• Programming skills in C++, Python, or Rust, along with experience using Git.
• Practical experience in manned or unmanned flight test engineering.
• Possession of an FAA private pilot's license or a Part 107 certificate.

What's in it for you?

Joining our team means working at the forefront of autonomous technology in an environment where your contributions have a direct, visible impact on our flight hardware. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of engineers in a high-growth startup that is already delivering real-world results.