Flight Test Operator
Skydio is the leading US drone manufacturer and 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 action sports enthusiasts to first responders.
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: This is an hourly, non-exempt position. The successful candidate must have reliable transportation in order to drive from HQ to Bay Area testing sites and back to HQ. Mileage will be reimbursed.
How you'll make an impact:
- 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)
What makes you a good fit:
- 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 (bonus points for sUAS Pilot's license)
- 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
At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multi-disciplinary 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.
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