Flight Test Engineer - Wireless
full-time•San Mateo•$95k - $120k
About this role
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 builds complex flying robots and a key aspect that enables our products is the wireless link between the user and the drone. We aim to deliver a proprietary wireless protocol that ensures a stable link for video, control, and logging data to the drone. This role will be responsible for testing and validating the RF system with real world flight data and simulated lab results using our cutting edge RF lab. As one of Skydio’s wireless test engineers you will be responsible for designing test plans, planning testing logistics,conducting test runs, and analyzing flight data to ensure the best possible performance for Skydio’s unmanned aerial systems. You will work with the wireless team directly to obtain testing goals and coordinate with the flight testing team for testing logistics. As Skydio’s hardware portfolio grows the wireless test engineer will play a critical role in the overall performance of our growing product line in our target markets.
How you'll make an impact:
Work with the RF team and testing teams to improve testing practices, expand coverage, validate new features, and confirm there are no regressions
Test changes to wireless on different products in different representative environments
Improve flight log processing work flows to expedite turn around time of results
Continuously identify, measure, and track progress of wireless improvements
Develop work flows that automate testing practices or log analysis for improved results
File, track, and follow through to resolution any bugs in the wireless system
Design/update test plans for new features to ensure they are robust for our end users
Provide real-time support to the wireless team to diagnose, triage, and debug issues in the wireless system in person at office or in the fieldc
Maintain complete and accurate documentation for wireless testing status and progress
What makes you a good fit:
Experience using software tools/scripts on linux to debug software/firmware issues
Ability to manage, store, and analyze flight test results to track performance over time
Ability to learn quickly, discover bugs, drive issues to resolution and own the outcome
Experience with modern wireless systems and quality metrics
Experience documenting and delivering actionable analysis reports following testing
Demonstrated enthusiasm and experience for things that fly, ability to obtain part 107
Compensation:
At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. 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 $95,000 - 120,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.
*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location.
At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.
For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/
What you'll do
- The Flight Test Engineer will be responsible for testing and validating the RF system using real-world flight data and simulated lab results. This includes designing test plans, conducting test runs, and analyzing flight data to ensure optimal performance of Skydio's unmanned aerial systems.
About Skydio
Skydio’s mission is to make the world more productive, creative, and safe with autonomous flight. AI and computer vision are foundational to our products, allowing drones to fly autonomously and automatically capture and process data. Skydio drones help public safety agencies, federal government and private companies serve their communities more safely and effectively by providing real-time access to information captured with high powered cameras mounted on smart flying robots. Our drones support thousands of organizations, including every branch of the U.S. military, hundreds of public safety agencies across every U.S. state, and numerous major utility providers.
Founded in 2014, Skydio designs, assembles, and supports its products in the U.S., with headquarters in San Mateo, CA, and manufacturing facilities in Hayward, CA. Skydio is the largest drone manufacturer in the U.S. and has built of 40,000 drones.
The company is backed by top investors and strategic partners, including Andreessen Horowitz, Linse Capital, Next47, IVP, Playground, and NVIDIA.
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What does Skydio pay for a Flight Test Engineer - Wireless?
Skydio offers a competitive compensation package for the Flight Test Engineer - Wireless role. The salary range is USD 95k - 120k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Flight Test Engineer - Wireless do at Skydio?
As a Flight Test Engineer - Wireless at Skydio, you will: the Flight Test Engineer will be responsible for testing and validating the RF system using real-world flight data and simulated lab results. This includes designing test plans, conducting test runs, and analyzing flight data to ensure optimal performance of Skydio's unmanned aerial systems..
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