Flight Test Operator - Generalist

Position: Flight Test Operator - Generalist - 12 Month Contract

Flight Test Operator - Generalist - 12 Month Contract

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Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best‑in‑class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users. From utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios and beyond.

About

the Role

Skydio is seeking an enthusiastic Flight Test Operator to help ensure that the units we are shipping to customers are of the highest quality. This role requires a rigorous approach to field testing complex systems and their capabilities across a wide spectrum of environmental and operating conditions.

Logistics

Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, the candidate must have reliable transportation in order to drive between Christman Airfield and other testing sites.

Position Details

This is an hourly non‑exempt position with a 12 Month Contract.

Responsibilities

• Support testing efforts on stable‑master
• Test Skydio drones in a designated outdoor environment, verifying the ability to perform the operations/maneuvers as instructed
• Test and evaluate the joystick controllers that accompany the Skydio drones
• Record and track bugs through to resolution, identifying trends and communicating them with the manufacturing team
• Identify problems and proactively work with flight test engineers to capture issues (summarizing bugs through the JIRA ticketing system)
• Aid additional partner teams in their investigations of flight performance (partner teams studying hardware sensitivity to software updates)

Qualifications

• You have reliable transportation for traveling to and from testing sites
• Drone testing background
• Experience testing native mobile applications (iOS, Android)
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for things that fly
• Very detail‑oriented communication and a tenacity for documentation
• Test experience in a manufacturing setting
• Interest in spending lots of time outdoors
• High School / Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Part 107 License
• Quarterly travel to HQ (San Mateo, CA) for Together Weeks

Compensation

This is a fixed‑term position with a limited duration as outlined in the job description. The hourly wage range for this position is $30–$40 per hour. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, geographic location and experience. Fixed‑term employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s group health insurance plans after fulfilling tenure and waiting‑period requirements, subject to the terms and conditions of the plans.

EEO

Statement

At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti‑discrimination laws.

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Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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