Mechanical Engineer

Skyways

Austin, TX, US
Not specified; not specified; not specified
On-site
Autonomous aircraft design experience
Hybrid propulsion system knowledge
Faa regulatory compliance understanding
Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft flying real missions since 2017

Job Summary

  • Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft flying real missions since 2017.
  • The company is moving from prototype to full-rate production with a path to Program of Record backed by a $37M STRATFI contract.
  • Engineers will help scale the world's largest fleet of autonomous logistics aircraft across three continents under FAA oversight.

Matching Summary

Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft flying real missions since 2017.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Autonomous aircraft design experience
  • Hybrid propulsion system knowledge
  • FAA regulatory compliance understanding
  • Long-range cargo aircraft development

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with U.S. military operations
  • Y Combinator startup environment familiarity
  • Dual-hybrid aircraft design background

Key Requirements

  • Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent
  • Experience in aerospace or aviation engineering
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced scaling environment

Work Rights

Not specified

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