Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. We have been flying real missions with real customers since 2017.
Our V2 carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles and our V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000 miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a dual-hybrid design that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane. We are currently flying on three continents, in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight, and in support of U.S. military operations.
Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M STRATFI contract from the U.S. Air Force, we are moving from prototype to full-rate production with a path to Program of Record. Based in Austin, we are scaling fast and hiring people who want to build the world's largest fleet of autonomous logistics aircraft.
What You’ll Do:
- Own flight test and validation strategy tied to aircraft certification
Translate requirements into test plans, procedures, and pass/fail criteria
Build and maintain traceability from requirements to test results
Plan and execute flight tests with clear objectives tied to system validation
Determine what is tested in simulation, ground, and flight to maximize learning and efficiency
Analyze flight data and drive clear outcomes back to engineering teams
Partner with GNC, software, hardware, and systems to close issues and re-test
Generate test reports and artifacts required for certification and external stakeholders
Lead flight readiness reviews and call out when systems are not ready
What You’ll Bring:
Experience with flight test on UAVs, aircraft, or similar complex systems
Direct involvement in qualification, certification, or formal validation efforts
Strong systems understanding across hardware, software, and controls
Ability to design test strategies, not just execute predefined plans
Experience working in field environments and running live test operations
Comfortable making real-time decisions during test and pushing back when needed
Bonus Points If You Have:
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
Experience with PX4, ArduPilot, or custom flight stacks.
Experience with FAA, DoD, or other certification / qualification processes
Background in GNC, systems engineering, or flight sciences
Experience with autonomous systems and validation of autonomy behaviors
Experience building test infrastructure (HIL, SIL, ground test setups)
Has taken a vehicle or system from prototype through qualification
Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!
Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.
Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
What We Do
We are creating a new form of transportation to advance the future of our civilization. Our story starts with fully autonomous, unmanned aerial vehicles with vertical take-off and landing capability and used for cargo transportation.
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