Senior Flight Controls Engineer
Skyways
About this role
A Flight Controls Engineer at Skyways works on control systems for the company’s autonomous fixed‑wing and VTOL UAVs, helping transition technologies from simulation into production flight hardware. The role is at a fast‑growing, Y Combinator‑backed startup with commercial customers and U.S. government partnerships. Due to export‑control requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or from authorized countries.
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About Skyways
skyways.comSkyways is an urban air mobility company building electric VTOL aircraft and the supporting platform to enable short-range passenger and cargo transportation. They combine aircraft design, vertiport and charging infrastructure, and flight‑operations and booking software to deliver on‑demand aerial mobility. Focused on safety, low noise, and sustainability, Skyways partners with cities and regulators to integrate air transport into existing urban networks.
Recent company news
Austin American-StatesmanAustin-based self-flying drone company readies for new hiring
1 month ago
The Defense PostSkyways Lands $37M USAF Deal to Mass-Produce Cargo Drone
Jun 10, 2025
The Drone GirlSkyways: Inside its aspirations to build the world’s largest autonomous cargo aircraft fleet
Nov 21, 2025
DroneXL.coSkyways Air Transportation plans world’s largest autonomous drone fleet with $37M Air Force backing
4 weeks ago
DronelifeSkyways Lands $37M USAF Contract to Scale Autonomous Cargo Drones
Jun 9, 2025
About Skyways
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
$126k – $171k
per year
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