Staff Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have a strong background in manufacturing engineering, with experience in scaling production processes for complex systems. You understand the intricacies of aligning engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth transitions from prototype to commercial production. Your leadership skills enable you to guide teams through rapid iterations while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

You are passionate about the aerospace industry and have a keen interest in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Your technical depth allows you to contribute to the design and operational aspects of aircraft, ensuring that production methods are both innovative and practical. You thrive in environments where you can take ownership of projects and drive them to successful completion.

What you'll do

As a Staff Manufacturing Engineer at Skyways, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of air transportation. You will lead efforts to scale production of our autonomous aircraft, developing processes that make manufacturing predictable and efficient. Your responsibilities will include creating systems that ensure alignment between engineering and manufacturing teams, facilitating communication and collaboration to achieve production goals.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate feedback from real-world deployments into engineering decisions, ensuring that our production methods are continuously improved. Your role will involve analyzing production data to identify areas for optimization and implementing best practices that enhance productivity and quality.

You will also be responsible for mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of innovation within the manufacturing team. Your leadership will help guide the team through challenges as we move from prototype to full-scale production, ensuring that we meet the demands of both commercial and defense markets.

What we offer

At Skyways, you will be part of a dynamic team that is at the forefront of aerospace innovation. We offer competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology that has the potential to transform air transportation. You will have the chance to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing company backed by top investors, including Y Combinator.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. Join us in shaping the future of autonomous flight.