Flight Test Operator - Device Platform

Skydio(1 month ago)

San Mateo, CA, California, United StatesOnsiteFull TimeMedior$90,000 - $110,000Flight Test

About this role

Skydio is hiring a Flight Test Operator for Device Platform systems to ensure mobile and controller interfaces connecting pilots to autonomy perform reliably and predictably in real-world operations. The role focuses on validating how customers interact with Skydio aircraft through mobile, controller, and handheld applications and shaping the overall customer experience. The operator will collaborate closely with product, mobile, embedded middleware, design, and hardware teams and support field test activities in San Mateo, CA and occasional travel to test sites.

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Required Skills

UI/UX Validation
Flight Testing
Mobile Testing
Controller Testing
Test Automation
Debugging
Telemetry Analysis
Human Factors
UAS Operations
Documentation

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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.