Flight Test Engineer - Device Platform
Skydio
About this role
The Flight Test Engineer will focus on Device Platform systems—mobile and controller interfaces that connect pilots to autonomy—ensuring the human–machine interface is reliable and predictable in real-world operations. The role validates customer interactions across mobile, controller, and handheld applications and works cross-functionally with product, software, middleware, and design teams. This position is onsite in San Mateo, CA with occasional travel to field test sites.
Skills
About Skydio
skydio.comSkydio builds AI-powered autonomous drones and software for inspection, public safety (Drone-as-First-Responder), tactical ISR, site security, surveying, and mapping. Their systems combine advanced computer-vision autonomy and obstacle avoidance with hardware and cloud tools tailored for enterprise and government customers. Organizations such as utilities, critical infrastructure operators, law enforcement, and national security agencies use Skydio to collect data faster and safer and to enable remote operations. Skydio emphasizes ease of use, robust autonomy, and scalable fleet management for demanding field missions.
About Skydio
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$100k – $130k
per year