Chief Technology Officer

Skyways

Austin, TX, US
On-site
Full stack engineering ownership
Autonomy software and hardware integration
Manufacturing and flight operations collaboration
The role involves running engineering across autonomy, software, hardware, and systems integration to scale the fleet

Job Summary

  • The role involves running engineering across autonomy, software, hardware, and systems integration to scale the fleet.
  • Candidates will work directly with flight ops and manufacturing to ensure the system is reliable, repeatable, and fast to iterate on.
  • This position requires shaping a production system from existing prototypes rather than inheriting a clean system.

Matching Summary

The role involves running engineering across autonomy, software, hardware, and systems integration to scale the fleet.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Full stack engineering ownership
  • Autonomy software and hardware integration
  • Manufacturing and flight operations collaboration
  • Production system reliability and iteration
  • Strategic investment and resource allocation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in rapid scaling environments
  • Background in dual-hybrid aircraft design
  • Familiarity with FAA regulatory oversight
  • U.S. military operations support experience
  • Y Combinator portfolio company background

Key Requirements

  • Proven track record in full stack engineering leadership
  • Experience scaling aerospace or complex hardware systems
  • Ability to manage cross-functional teams in high-growth environments

Work Rights

Not specified

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