Solutions Field Readiness Lead – HQ Demo & Content Ops

Skydio, Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydio, Inc. in San Mateo, California, seeks a Field Readiness Lead to own Solutions Operations. The role drives the HQ demo program, manages the demo environment, and builds a scalable content library for Solutions Engineers and Specialists.

Travel ~15% to capture content and support events. The role reports to the VP, Solutions Engineering, with collaboration across National Security, SLED, Commercial, and Launch Team. FAA Part 107 or ability to obtain within 60 days is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a technical operations, field operations, customer-facing technical, or enablement role.
• Hands-on sUAS operating experience and safe, legal flight in front of an audience.
• Experience building technical content or programs used across teams.
• Ability to learn new technology quickly and explain it clearly.
• Familiarity with cross-team collaboration and multi-vertical workflows.

Responsibilities

• Run the HQ demo program and lead live demonstrations for VIPs, partners, and government visitors.
• Own the demo environment: aircraft, docks, network, controllers, and pre-flight discipline.
• Maintain airworthiness, batteries, firmware, and spares; coordinate scheduling.
• Build and maintain content library; capture missions and create templates.
• Onboard new Solutions Engineers; translate releases into field-ready material.

Skills

Operations leadership

sUAS flight ops

Public speaking

Content development

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Skydio, Inc. in San Mateo, California, seeks a Field Readiness Lead to own Solutions Operations. The role drives the HQ demo program, manages the demo environment, and builds a scalable content library for Solutions Engineers and Specialists.

Travel ~15% to capture content and support events. The role reports to the VP, Solutions Engineering, with collaboration across National Security, SLED, Commercial, and Launch Team. FAA Part 107 or ability to obtain within 60 days is required.