Skyways5mo ago

Senior Flight Test Engineer

AustinFull-timemid

QA & TestingTest EngineerFlight Test Engineer

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Overview

Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. We have been flying real missions with real customers since 2017.

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QA & TestingTest EngineerFlight Test Engineer

Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. We have been flying real missions with real customers since 2017.

Our V2 carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles and our V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000 miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a dual-hybrid design that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane. We are currently flying on three continents, in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight, and in support of U.S. military operations.

Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M STRATFI contract from the U.S. Air Force, we are moving from prototype to full-rate production with a path to Program of Record. Based in Austin, we are scaling fast and hiring people who want to build the world's largest fleet of autonomous logistics aircraft.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Flight Test Engineer, you’ll own the planning, execution, and analysis of flight tests that validate our aircraft’s performance, safety, and reliability. You’ll define test objectives, design methodologies, and work hands-on with aircraft and data systems to turn real-world results into engineering decisions.

This is a high-impact role that bridges engineering and operations. You’ll work closely with Systems, Software, GNC, and Flight Operations to scope test plans, coordinate execution, and interpret results — ensuring every test drives meaningful progress toward product readiness and certification.

Own flight test and validation strategy tied to aircraft certification

Translate requirements into test plans, procedures, and pass/fail criteria

Build and maintain traceability from requirements to test results

Plan and execute flight tests with clear objectives tied to system validation

Determine what is tested in simulation, ground, and flight to maximize learning and efficiency

Analyze flight data and drive clear outcomes back to engineering teams

Partner with GNC, software, hardware, and systems to close issues and re-test

Generate test reports and artifacts required for certification and external stakeholders

Lead flight readiness reviews and call out when systems are not ready

Experience with flight test on UAVs, aircraft, or similar complex systems

Direct involvement in qualification, certification, or formal validation efforts

Strong systems understanding across hardware, software, and controls