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Flight Test Engineer - GeneralistSkydio • San Mateo, California, United States
Flight Test Engineer - Generalist

Flight Test Engineer - Generalist

Skydio • San Mateo, California, United States
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About the role :

Skydio is seeking an enthusiastic Flight Test Engineer to help validate the next generation of Skydio products. Skydio builds innovative flying platforms and software to control them. This role will be focused on working with all products that Skydio has to offer. As an FTE Generalist, you will be responsible for working cross functionally with various teams and will be jumping in to support various projects, sometimes simultaneously.

How you’ll make an impact :

  • Run smoke and regression tests to validate system confidence
  • Daily testing of our master branch
  • Assist in validating new customer facing software features
  • Capture and surface product limitation early in the development cycle to improve performance and market fit.
  • Validate SW changes to ensure a stable flying platform
  • Design and execute test plans and procedures focused on a variety of aspects of the Skydio ecosystem
  • Assist in collection of flight data for competitive benchmarking
  • Execute flights at our HQ and occasionally at test sites nearby
  • Work hand-in-hand with Engineering and Product teams to drive SW / HW deliverables

What makes you a good fit :

  • Software QA / testing background
  • Part 107 Certification
  • Consider yourself a jack of all trades
  • Solid debugging of hardware and software systems
  • Write test cases based on Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) and new features
  • Act as Test Release DRI for major / minor SW releases
  • Enjoy working on multiple projects at the same time
  • Practical experience with UAS
  • Understanding of UAS subsystems and their real world performance
  • Basic mechanical and electrical system integration knowledge
  • Experience operating Linux based systems
  • Demonstrated passion for things that fly
  • Thorough communication and documentation skills
  • Interest in spending time outdoors
  • Experience testing web based applications
  • Wireless testing experience preferred
  • Compensation & Benefits

    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 $ 100,000- $135,000

  • . 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.
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