Autonomous Aircraft Mechanic - Build, Test & Field Support

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyways seeks a results-driven technician to build, integrate, and maintain autonomous cargo aircraft. You’ll work on airframes, mechanical systems, wiring, and avionics, bridging manufacturing, flight, and field operations.

The role involves on-site work in Austin, travel to test sites, and customer sites to keep aircraft flying in demanding environments. You'll troubleshoot complex issues, read wiring diagrams, and own problems from discovery to resolution.

Qualifications

• 4+ years turning wrenches on real systems (aircraft, UAVs, vehicles, robotics).
• Strong mechanical foundation, not just composites.
• Experience across full systems, not just one area.
• Electrical experience: harnesses, connectors, testing, basic diagnostics.
• Able to read drawings, wiring diagrams, and use them.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble aircraft structures and systems from the ground up.
• Install and integrate mechanical, electrical, and avionics systems.
• Build and route wiring harnesses, perform testing and validation.
• Fabricate and work with composite parts; not the whole job.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues during build, integration, and maintenance.
• Support ground and flight test prep, including preflight and postflight checks.
• Travel to customer sites to maintain, repair, and support aircraft in the field.
• Work across subsystems and understand interactions; not just your piece.
• Improve build processes, tooling, and repeatability over time.

Skills

4+ years wrenching

Strong mechanical foundation

Experience across full systems

Electrical experience

Read drawings & wiring diagrams

Troubleshooting without playbook

Willingness to travel

High ownership

Tools

AP license

Job description

Skyways seeks a results-driven technician to build, integrate, and maintain autonomous cargo aircraft. You’ll work on airframes, mechanical systems, wiring, and avionics, bridging manufacturing, flight, and field operations.

The role involves on-site work in Austin, travel to test sites, and customer sites to keep aircraft flying in demanding environments. You'll troubleshoot complex issues, read wiring diagrams, and own problems from discovery to resolution.