Senior Mechanical Engineer

Skyways

Austin, TX, US
Not specified; not specified; not specified
On-site
Autonomous aircraft design experience
Dual-hybrid propulsion systems knowledge
Long-range cargo aircraft development
Skyways designs and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft capable of carrying significant payloads over 1,000 miles

Job Summary

  • Skyways designs and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft capable of carrying significant payloads over 1,000 miles.
  • The company is transitioning from prototype to full-rate production with a path to Program of Record under U.S. Air Force oversight.
  • Engineers will work on dual-hybrid aircraft that take off like helicopters and cruise like planes across three continents.

Matching Summary

Skyways designs and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft capable of carrying significant payloads over 1,000 miles.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Autonomous aircraft design experience
  • Dual-hybrid propulsion systems knowledge
  • Long-range cargo aircraft development
  • FAA regulatory compliance expertise
  • Full-rate production scaling experience

Nice-to-have

  • Y Combinator startup environment
  • U.S. military operations support
  • Multi-continent flight operations
  • High endurance system design
  • Cross-functional team collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Senior level engineering experience
  • Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent
  • Experience in aerospace manufacturing

Work Rights

Not specified

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