Flight Test Engineer - Wireless

Skydio; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

Paid vacation time

Job summary

Skydio is the leading US drone company innovating autonomous flight and aerial mobility. This role tests the RF system, plans tests, analyzes flight data, and coordinates with the wireless and flight-testing teams to ensure high performance.

You will design test plans, execute test runs, and help improve testing practices for a growing line of unmanned aerial systems. Join a team advancing cutting edge wireless tech in real-world scenarios.

Qualifications

• Experience with wireless testing of products or prototypes.
• Familiarity with RF systems and real‑world flight data analysis.
• Experience documenting actionable testing analyses and reports.

Responsibilities

• Own wireless software and hardware testing for Skydio products.
• Collaborate with RF and testing teams to improve practices and coverage.
• Develop workflows to automate testing and log analysis for better results.
• Design or update test plans for new features to ensure robustness for end users.
• Provide real‑time support to diagnose and triage wireless system issues on site or in the field.

Skills

Wireless testing

RF technologies (WiFi, LTE)

Autonomous robotics systems

Linux scripting

Testing debugging

Test plan documentation

Part 107 certification

Tools

Linux

Python scripting

Job description

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best‑in‑class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios, and beyond.

About the role

Skydio builds complex flying robots and a key aspect that enables our products is the wireless link between the user and the drone. We aim to deliver a proprietary wireless protocol that ensures a stable link for video, control, and logging data to the drone. This role will be responsible for testing and validating the RF system with real‑world flight data and simulated lab results using our cutting edge RF lab. As one of Skydio’s wireless test engineers you will be responsible for designing test plans, planning testing logistics, conducting test runs, and analyzing flight data to ensure the best possible performance for Skydio’s unmanned aerial systems. You will work with the wireless team directly to obtain testing goals and coordinate with the flight testing team for testing logistics. As Skydio’s hardware portfolio grows the wireless test engineer will play a critical role in the overall performance of our growing product line in our target markets.

How you'll make an impact

• Own wireless software + hardware testing for a growing combination of Skydio products
• Work with the RF team and testing teams to improve testing practices, expand coverage, validate new features, and confirm there are no regressions
• Develop work flows that automate testing practices or log analysis for improved results
• Design/update test plans for new features to ensure they are robust for our end users
• Provide real‑time support to the wireless team to diagnose, triage, and debug issues in the wireless system in person at office or in the field

What makes you a good fit

• Experience working with a variety of wireless technologies including WiFi and LTE
• Experience working with and troubleshooting autonomous robotics systems
• Experience using software tools/scripts on linux to debug software/firmware issues
• Proficiency in finding issues, unblocking yourself, and driving issues to resolution
• Experience documenting and delivering actionable analysis reports following testing
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and experience for things that fly, ability to obtain part 107

Compensation

• At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full‑time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - 150,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long‑term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full‑time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full‑time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full‑time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.
• *Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location.
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