Flight Test Operator - 12 Month Contract
Skydio
Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users - from first responders to insurance claims adjusters, utilities, and more!
About the role
Skydio is seeking an enthusiastic flight test operator to help validate the next generation of Skydio products and test automation. Skydio builds innovative flying platforms and software to control them. This role will be focused on software validation vital for reliable operation. This role requires a rigorous approach to field testing complex systems and their capabilities across a wide spectrum of environmental and operating conditions.
Employment Type: This will be a full-time, 6-month contract.
How you’ll make an impact:
- Run test flights to validate system confidence
- Triage and report failures and drive rapid resolution
- Track performance and success metrics across different software versions
- Work with engineering to expand test suite and coverage
- Validate SW changes to ensure a stable flying platform
- Generate substantial amounts of logged flight data and media that will be used to characterize and improve system performance and reliability
- Execute flights at facilities in Belmont, CA and San Mateo, CA
What makes you a good fit:
- Thorough communication and documentation skills
- Ability to organize and track several complex issues at once
- Motivated to build robust testing and automation infrastructure
What makes you stand out:
- Practical experience with UAS and capturing media
- Software QA/testing background
- Understanding of UAS subsystems and their real world performance
- Basic mechanical and electrical system integration knowledge
- Solid debugging of hardware and software systems
- Experience operating Linux based systems and command line interfaces
- Demonstrated passion for things that fly
- Part 107 Certification
Compensation Range: The hourly wage range for this position is $30-$40 per hour. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. In addition to base salary, Skydio full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our benefit plans and take advantage of a variety of incentives and stipends.
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