About Skydio
Autonomous drones for safer, smarter operations
Key Highlights
- Valuation exceeds $2B following 2023 funding round
- Over $741M raised from top investors like Andreessen Horowitz
- Developed the X10 drone for first responders and military
- Headquartered in San Mateo, CA with 501-1000 employees
Skydio, headquartered in San Mateo, CA, is a leader in autonomous drone technology, specializing in applications for inspection, search and rescue, and national security. With over $741 million in funding from investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Levitate Capital, Skydio's valuation has surpassed ...
🎁 Benefits
Skydio offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO, and a flexible remote work policy to support work-life balance....
🌟 Culture
Skydio fosters a culture of innovation and engineering excellence, focusing on R&D to push the boundaries of autonomous flight technology. The company...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Skydio is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to focus on Device Platform systems, ensuring reliable and intuitive control software for drones. You'll validate user interactions through mobile and controller interfaces, requiring expertise in UI/UX design and embedded systems.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in flight testing and validation, with experience in UI/UX design that allows you to assess how users interact with complex systems. Your understanding of embedded systems and mobile applications enables you to identify usability risks and improve customer experiences. You are detail-oriented and capable of executing thorough testing campaigns to ensure software reliability and performance. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals. Your analytical mindset helps you uncover edge cases and enhance the overall user experience. You are passionate about technology and its application in the field of autonomous flight.
What you'll do
In this role, you will plan and execute UI/UX validation campaigns for new software releases, ensuring that the human-machine interface is flight-critical and performs reliably. You will design and run operator-in-the-loop flight tests to evaluate real-world usability and decision support, validating mobile and controller UI performance during live and simulated flight operations. Your responsibilities will include creating and automating smoke, regression, and sanity stress tests to ensure the robustness of the software. You will collaborate with mobile, embedded middleware, design, and other software hardware teams to expose edge cases and improve usability. Your work will directly impact how customers interact with Skydio aircraft, shaping the future of drone technology.
What we offer
At Skydio, you will be part of a pioneering team in the drone industry, working on cutting-edge technology that empowers a diverse audience of users. We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized. You will have opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as the chance to work on innovative projects that push the boundaries of autonomous flight. Our office in San Mateo provides a dynamic atmosphere, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in shaping the future of aerial mobility.
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