Flight Test Engineer - Device Platform

Skydio(1 month ago)

San Mateo, CA, California, United StatesOnsiteFull TimeMedior$100,000 - $130,000Engineering

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.

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Required Skills

UI Validation
Flight Testing
Mobile Testing
Controller Testing
Test Automation
Performance Measurement
Risk Identification
Feature Evaluation
Telemetry Analysis
GCS Testing

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About Skydio

skydio.com

Skydio 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.