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Apply to learn more!</strong></p>\n<p>Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.</p>\n<p>Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.</p>","categories":{"commitment":"Full-time","department":"Open Roles","location":"Austin, TX","team":"Skyways","allLocations":["Austin, TX"]},"createdAt":1774892852245,"descriptionPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n\n\nThe Opportunity\nThis role owns how autonomy works in real-world flight, and it owns the small team that builds it.\n\nYou will define how perception, state estimation, planning, and flight behaviors come together into a system that actually completes missions reliably. This is not about building isolated components. It is about making the full stack work under real constraints, and about leading a team of autonomy engineers to do the same.\nYou will shape how our ML systems improve with real-world data and ensure they perform outside of ideal conditions. You will lead technical direction for autonomy while remaining deeply hands-on in architecture, implementation, testing, and flight debugging. Your work directly impacts mission success, aircraft reliability, and operational deployment at fleet scale.\nWe are looking for someone who has already built and deployed autonomy systems on real-world robotic or UAV platforms, and who wants to grow a team while staying close to the code.\n","description":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div><div><br></div><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></span></p>\n<p>This role owns how autonomy works in real-world flight, and it owns the small team that builds it.</p>\n<p><br>You will define how perception, state estimation, planning, and flight behaviors come together into a system that actually completes missions reliably. This is not about building isolated components. It is about making the full stack work under real constraints, and about leading a team of autonomy engineers to do the same.</p>\n<p>You will shape how our ML systems improve with real-world data and ensure they perform outside of ideal conditions. You will lead technical direction for autonomy while remaining deeply hands-on in architecture, implementation, testing, and flight debugging. Your work directly impacts mission success, aircraft reliability, and operational deployment at fleet scale.</p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who has already built and deployed autonomy systems on real-world robotic or UAV platforms, and who wants to grow a team while staying close to the code.</p>","id":"2deb4de3-9e50-480b-9807-0de76bec3124","lists":[{"text":"What You'll Do:","content":"<div>\n\n<li>\n<p>Own the end-to-end autonomy stack across perception, estimation, planning, and system behavior</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Lead, manage, and grow a team of autonomy engineers, including hiring, onboarding, performance, and development</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Be accountable for your team's output, technical standards, morale, and retention</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Define system architecture and make tradeoffs across reliability, performance, and operational complexity</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Set technical direction for autonomy while remaining hands-on in critical technical areas</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Drive integration across autonomy, GNC, mission planning, and aircraft systems</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Own how autonomy is validated across simulation, ground testing, and flight operations</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Use flight data, telemetry, and operational feedback to identify failures and improve system performance</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Drive how datasets, evaluation pipelines, and iteration loops improve deployed autonomy systems</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Debug real-world autonomy failures and close gaps between controlled testing and operational deployment</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Work closely with flight operations and hardware teams to improve reliability in real environments</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"},{"text":"What You'll Bring:","content":"<div>\n\n<li>\n<p>Experience building and deploying autonomy systems on real robotic or UAV platforms</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience leading and developing engineers, including direct people management or a clear track toward it</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Strong system-level understanding across perception, estimation, and planning, with depth in at least one area</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience taking autonomy systems from development through operational deployment and iteration</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Strong proficiency in C++ and Python</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience debugging real-world autonomy failures using logs, telemetry, and system-level analysis</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience working across software, hardware, and flight or field operations</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Ability to make practical engineering tradeoffs under real operational constraints</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience improving ML or perception systems using real-world operational data</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"},{"text":"Bonus Points If You Have:","content":"<div>\n\n<li>\n<p>Experience with autonomous aircraft or aerial systems</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Background in robotics, computer vision, or motion planning</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience with real-time or embedded systems</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Familiarity with ROS2 or similar robotics frameworks</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience deploying autonomy or ML systems to resource-constrained environments</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"}],"text":"Autonomy Lead","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div>","openingPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n","descriptionBody":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></span></p>\n<p>This role owns how autonomy works in real-world flight, and it owns the small team that builds it.</p>\n<p><br>You will define how perception, state estimation, planning, and flight behaviors come together into a system that actually completes missions reliably. This is not about building isolated components. It is about making the full stack work under real constraints, and about leading a team of autonomy engineers to do the same.</p>\n<p>You will shape how our ML systems improve with real-world data and ensure they perform outside of ideal conditions. You will lead technical direction for autonomy while remaining deeply hands-on in architecture, implementation, testing, and flight debugging. Your work directly impacts mission success, aircraft reliability, and operational deployment at fleet scale.</p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who has already built and deployed autonomy systems on real-world robotic or UAV platforms, and who wants to grow a team while staying close to the code.</p>","descriptionBodyPlain":"The Opportunity\nThis role owns how autonomy works in real-world flight, and it owns the small team that builds it.\n\nYou will define how perception, state estimation, planning, and flight behaviors come together into a system that actually completes missions reliably. This is not about building isolated components. It is about making the full stack work under real constraints, and about leading a team of autonomy engineers to do the same.\nYou will shape how our ML systems improve with real-world data and ensure they perform outside of ideal conditions. You will lead technical direction for autonomy while remaining deeply hands-on in architecture, implementation, testing, and flight debugging. Your work directly impacts mission success, aircraft reliability, and operational deployment at fleet scale.\nWe are looking for someone who has already built and deployed autonomy systems on real-world robotic or UAV platforms, and who wants to grow a team while staying close to the code.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/2deb4de3-9e50-480b-9807-0de76bec3124","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/2deb4de3-9e50-480b-9807-0de76bec3124/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!\nDue to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.\nSkyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.\n","additional":"<p><strong>Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!</strong></p>\n<p>Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.</p>\n<p>Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.</p>","categories":{"commitment":"Full-time","department":"Open Roles","location":"Austin, TX","team":"Skyways","allLocations":["Austin, TX"]},"createdAt":1754012200124,"descriptionPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n\n\nThe Opportunity\nWe’re hiring a CTO to take what already works and make it scale.\nRight now, the system flies. The team is strong. The pieces exist.\nWhat’s missing is tight ownership across the full stack to turn this into a production system that is reliable, repeatable, and fast to iterate on.\nThis role owns that.\nYou will run engineering across autonomy, software, hardware, and systems integration. You will work directly with flight ops and manufacturing. You will decide where we invest, what we cut, and how we move faster without breaking things that matter.\nThis is not a role where you inherit a clean system. It’s a role where you shape it.\n","description":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div><div><br></div><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p>\n<p>We’re hiring a CTO to take what already works and make it scale.</p>\n<p>Right now, the system flies. The team is strong. The pieces exist.</p>\n<p>What’s missing is tight ownership across the full stack to turn this into a production system that is reliable, repeatable, and fast to iterate on.</p>\n<p>This role owns that.</p>\n<p>You will run engineering across autonomy, software, hardware, and systems integration. You will work directly with flight ops and manufacturing. You will decide where we invest, what we cut, and how we move faster without breaking things that matter.</p>\n<p>This is not a role where you inherit a clean system. It’s a role where you shape it.</p>","id":"768cf6df-873a-4632-b9df-23fbd345db5d","lists":[{"text":"What You'll Do:","content":"<div>\n\n<li data-section-id=\"1mnyy85\" data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1786\">\n<p>Own engineering execution across the full system</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"14but23\" data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1859\">\n<p>Turn a working aircraft into a production-ready, repeatable platform</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"117i968\" data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1937\">\n<p>Scale the team without turning it into a slow, process-heavy organization</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4oqwxg\" data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1997\">\n<p>Make fast, high-quality decisions that unblock the team</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"xd8u0g\" data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2093\">\n<p>Work closely with flight ops and manufacturing so what we build actually works in the field</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1oijvrp\" data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2176\">\n<p>Be the technical counterpart to the CEO in customer and investor conversations</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"},{"text":"What You'll Bring:","content":"<div>\n\n<li data-section-id=\"16ki0b7\" data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2288\">\n<p>You’ve built and shipped real systems, not just led teams that talk about them</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"in87kt\" data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2387\">\n<p>You’ve taken something from prototype to production and dealt with the mess that comes with it</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o5penf\" data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2460\">\n<p>You can operate across disciplines and connect the system end-to-end</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"l03jea\" data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2522\">\n<p>You know how to increase speed without losing reliability</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1a96hbe\" data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2581\">\n<p>You’re comfortable owning outcomes, not just direction</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"},{"text":"Bonus Points:","content":"<div>\n<ul data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"768\">\n<li data-section-id=\"dkgo7f\" data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"421\">\n<p>You’ve worked on aircraft, UAVs, or other safety-critical systems that operate in the real world</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"unf85u\" data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"506\">\n<p>You’ve dealt with certification, regulatory constraints, or government customers</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"107fsnx\" data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"605\">\n<p>You’ve built systems that combine hardware, software, and autonomy into one integrated product</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8v6mj7\" data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"682\">\n<p>You’ve scaled a team from early stage to production without losing speed</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1l2y0kn\" data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"768\">\n<p>You’ve seen what breaks when you go from “it works once” to “it works every time”</p>\n</li>\n\n</ul></div>"}],"text":"Chief Technology Officer","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div>","openingPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n","descriptionBody":"<p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p>\n<p>We&rsquo;re hiring a CTO to take what already works and make it scale.</p>\n<p>Right now, the system flies. The team is strong. The pieces exist.</p>\n<p>What&rsquo;s missing is tight ownership across the full stack to turn this into a production system that is reliable, repeatable, and fast to iterate on.</p>\n<p>This role owns that.</p>\n<p>You will run engineering across autonomy, software, hardware, and systems integration. You will work directly with flight ops and manufacturing. You will decide where we invest, what we cut, and how we move faster without breaking things that matter.</p>\n<p>This is not a role where you inherit a clean system. It&rsquo;s a role where you shape it.</p>","descriptionBodyPlain":"The Opportunity\nWe’re hiring a CTO to take what already works and make it scale.\nRight now, the system flies. The team is strong. The pieces exist.\nWhat’s missing is tight ownership across the full stack to turn this into a production system that is reliable, repeatable, and fast to iterate on.\nThis role owns that.\nYou will run engineering across autonomy, software, hardware, and systems integration. You will work directly with flight ops and manufacturing. You will decide where we invest, what we cut, and how we move faster without breaking things that matter.\nThis is not a role where you inherit a clean system. It’s a role where you shape it.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/768cf6df-873a-4632-b9df-23fbd345db5d","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/768cf6df-873a-4632-b9df-23fbd345db5d/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!\nDue to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.\nSkyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.\n","additional":"<p><strong>Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!</strong></p>\n<p>Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.</p>\n<p>Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.</p>","categories":{"commitment":"Full-time","department":"Open Roles","location":"Austin, TX","team":"Skyways","allLocations":["Austin, TX"]},"createdAt":1769532072073,"descriptionPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n\n\nThe Opportunity\n \nAs Director of Hardware, you will own aircraft hardware execution from early design through production, test, and fielded reliability. This is a hands on leadership role with direct accountability for the physical systems that make the aircraft fly.\n \nYou will work closely with flight, software, manufacturing, and supply chain to turn designs into operational aircraft and continuously improve them in the field.\n","description":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div><div><br></div><div><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The Opportunity</strong></div>\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">As Director of Hardware, you will own aircraft hardware execution from early design through production, test, and fielded reliability. 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Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div>","openingPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n","descriptionBody":"<div><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The Opportunity</strong></div>\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">As Director of Hardware, you will own aircraft hardware execution from early design through production, test, and fielded reliability. This is a hands on leadership role with direct accountability for the physical systems that make the aircraft fly.</span></div>\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">You will work closely with flight, software, manufacturing, and supply chain to turn designs into operational aircraft and continuously improve them in the field.</span></div>","descriptionBodyPlain":"The Opportunity\n \nAs Director of Hardware, you will own aircraft hardware execution from early design through production, test, and fielded reliability. This is a hands on leadership role with direct accountability for the physical systems that make the aircraft fly.\n \nYou will work closely with flight, software, manufacturing, and supply chain to turn designs into operational aircraft and continuously improve them in the field.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/635bce95-3229-40fd-b969-f266e8d61b67","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/635bce95-3229-40fd-b969-f266e8d61b67/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!\nDue to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.\nSkyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.\n","additional":"<p><strong>Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!</strong></p>\n<p>Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.</p>\n<p>Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.</p>","categories":{"commitment":"Full-time","department":"Open Roles","location":"Austin, TX","team":"Skyways","allLocations":["Austin, TX"]},"createdAt":1776807539129,"descriptionPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n\n\nThe Opportunity\nSkyways is building autonomous aircraft that are already flying real missions. The next challenge is not proving it works. It’s building it reliably, repeatedly, and at scale.\nWe are looking for a Director of Production to take us from low-rate builds to a true production system. This role owns everything required to make aircraft that don’t just fly once, but fly every time.\nYou will build the production system, not inherit one. That includes the factory, the processes, the team, and the operating cadence. This is a hands-on leadership role where execution matters more than strategy slides.\n","description":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div><div><br></div><div>\n<p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p>\n<p>Skyways is building autonomous aircraft that are already flying real missions. The next challenge is not proving it works. 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This is a hands-on leadership role where execution matters more than strategy slides.</p>\n</div>","id":"dfd8b4e6-d0a5-40f3-b4a6-f73ac46f3b13","lists":[{"text":"What You’ll Do:","content":"<div>\n\n<li>\n<p>Take aircraft from low-rate builds to repeatable, scalable production</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Stand up manufacturing systems that actually run under real conditions</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Build, staff, and lead production, manufacturing engineering, and quality as one organization, including hiring, development, and the management layer beneath you</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Own headcount planning and budget for the production function</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Work side-by-side with engineering to close the gap between design and build</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Drive daily execution on the floor. Identify what's breaking and fix it fast</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Own throughput, yield, cost, and schedule. 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Throughput, yield, cost, and delivery</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>You have worked in environments where things were unclear and still moved them forward</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>You are comfortable on the floor, in the build, and in the details when needed</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>You can push engineering, supply chain, and operations to align and deliver</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>You know how to move fast without letting quality collapse</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"},{"text":"Bonus Points:","content":"<div>\n\n<li>\n<p>Built a factory or production line from scratch</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience in regulated environments (FAA, DoD, etc.)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Deep experience with DFM, yield improvement, and reliability in the field</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>You thrive in ambiguity and love solving problems no one has solved before</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"}],"text":"Director of Production","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div>","openingPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n","descriptionBody":"<div>\n<p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p>\n<p>Skyways is building autonomous aircraft that are already flying real missions. The next challenge is not proving it works. It&rsquo;s building it reliably, repeatedly, and at scale.</p>\n<p>We are looking for a Director of Production to take us from low-rate builds to a true production system. This role owns everything required to make aircraft that don&rsquo;t just fly once, but fly every time.</p>\n<p>You will build the production system, not inherit one. That includes the factory, the processes, the team, and the operating cadence. This is a hands-on leadership role where execution matters more than strategy slides.</p>\n</div>","descriptionBodyPlain":"The Opportunity\nSkyways is building autonomous aircraft that are already flying real missions. The next challenge is not proving it works. It’s building it reliably, repeatedly, and at scale.\nWe are looking for a Director of Production to take us from low-rate builds to a true production system. This role owns everything required to make aircraft that don’t just fly once, but fly every time.\nYou will build the production system, not inherit one. That includes the factory, the processes, the team, and the operating cadence. This is a hands-on leadership role where execution matters more than strategy slides.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/dfd8b4e6-d0a5-40f3-b4a6-f73ac46f3b13","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/dfd8b4e6-d0a5-40f3-b4a6-f73ac46f3b13/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!\nDue to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.\nSkyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.\n","additional":"<p><strong>Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!</strong></p>\n<p>Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.</p>\n<p>Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.</p>","categories":{"commitment":"Full-time","department":"Open Roles","location":"Austin, TX","team":"Skyways","allLocations":["Austin, TX"]},"createdAt":1769531842753,"descriptionPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n\n\nThe Opportunity\nAs Director of Software, you will own software execution end to end across autonomy, mission planning (SkyNav), and the internal tooling that supports flight operations and production aircraft. This is a hands-on leadership role: you will set the technical direction and roadmap for software, build and develop the team that delivers it, and stay close enough to the code to take on the hard problems yourself.\nYou will work closely with flight, hardware, and operations to turn real-world constraints and operator feedback into software that works in the field.\n","description":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div><div><br></div><p><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The Opportunity</strong></p>\n<div>\n<p>As Director of Software, you will own software execution end to end across autonomy, mission planning (SkyNav), and the internal tooling that supports flight operations and production aircraft. This is a hands-on leadership role: you will set the technical direction and roadmap for software, build and develop the team that delivers it, and stay close enough to the code to take on the hard problems yourself.</p>\n<p>You will work closely with flight, hardware, and operations to turn real-world constraints and operator feedback into software that works in the field.</p>\n</div>","id":"a82e7d61-c63d-48b2-b7aa-4d70fd1ec695","lists":[{"text":"What You'll Do:","content":"<div>\n\n<li>\n<p>Own software execution and the software roadmap across autonomy, SkyNav, and the internal tools that support aircraft flying today</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Build, lead, and develop the software team, including hiring, performance, growth, and the tech-lead or management layer as the team scales</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Own org design for software, and be accountable for delivery, team health, and the software budget</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Act as a player coach. 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We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div>","openingPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n","descriptionBody":"<p><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The Opportunity</strong></p>\n<div>\n<p>As Director of Software, you will own software execution end to end across autonomy, mission planning (SkyNav), and the internal tooling that supports flight operations and production aircraft. This is a hands-on leadership role: you will set the technical direction and roadmap for software, build and develop the team that delivers it, and stay close enough to the code to take on the hard problems yourself.</p>\n<p>You will work closely with flight, hardware, and operations to turn real-world constraints and operator feedback into software that works in the field.</p>\n</div>","descriptionBodyPlain":"The Opportunity\nAs Director of Software, you will own software execution end to end across autonomy, mission planning (SkyNav), and the internal tooling that supports flight operations and production aircraft. This is a hands-on leadership role: you will set the technical direction and roadmap for software, build and develop the team that delivers it, and stay close enough to the code to take on the hard problems yourself.\nYou will work closely with flight, hardware, and operations to turn real-world constraints and operator feedback into software that works in the field.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/a82e7d61-c63d-48b2-b7aa-4d70fd1ec695","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/a82e7d61-c63d-48b2-b7aa-4d70fd1ec695/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!\nDue to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.\nSkyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.\n","additional":"<p><strong>Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!</strong></p>\n<p>Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.</p>\n<p>Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.</p>","categories":{"commitment":"Full-time","department":"Open Roles","location":"Austin, TX","team":"Skyways","allLocations":["Austin, TX"]},"createdAt":1759622089714,"descriptionPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. 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Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div>","openingPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n","descriptionBody":"<p><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The Opportunity</strong></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">As a Flight Operator on the Flight Team, you will be one of the people who make Skyways aircraft fly. 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You’ll work across the team to plan missions, test aircraft, and improve flight operations.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/ad5fc381-cb3f-4402-9e3b-8e5efa7bece2","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/ad5fc381-cb3f-4402-9e3b-8e5efa7bece2/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!\nDue to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.\nSkyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.\n","additional":"<p><strong>Want to join our mission? 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Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div><div><br></div><div><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If you're excited about Skyways and think you can help, send us your resume, portfolio, or even a quick note telling us what you'd want to work on. 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You love hard problems, real-world systems, and high-leverage impact.</li>\n<li>An engineer who wants to see your designs fly.</li>\n<li>A builder who thrives on autonomy and ownership.</li>\n<li>A marketer or storyteller who can shape how the world sees what we do.</li>\n<li>An operator who makes chaos run on rails.</li>\n<li>A person who gets up in the morning thinking, “How do we make the future real?”</li>\n"},{"text":"Why Join Skyways?","content":"\n<li><strong>Real tech, real customers</strong> — Our aircraft fly real missions today.</li>\n<li><strong>Zero-to-one energy</strong> — We move fast and build things that matter.</li>\n<li><strong>Small team, big ownership</strong> — Every person shapes the product and the culture.</li>\n<li><strong>Mission-driven</strong> — We believe autonomy in the air will transform how civilization moves.</li>\n"}],"text":"Love Aviation? Apply Today!","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div>","openingPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n","descriptionBody":"<div><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">If you're excited about Skyways and think you can help, send us your resume, portfolio, or even a quick note telling us what you'd want to work on. We read every submission.</span></div>\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Let&rsquo;s build the future of flight together!</span></div>","descriptionBodyPlain":"If you're excited about Skyways and think you can help, send us your resume, portfolio, or even a quick note telling us what you'd want to work on. We read every submission.\n \nLet’s build the future of flight together!\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/29431c5d-74a3-46e5-9010-c65ac888f9be","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/29431c5d-74a3-46e5-9010-c65ac888f9be/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!\nDue to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.\nSkyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.\n","additional":"<p><strong>Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!</strong></p>\n<p>Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.</p>\n<p>Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.</p>","categories":{"commitment":"Full-time","department":"Open Roles","location":"Austin, TX","team":"Skyways","allLocations":["Austin, TX"]},"createdAt":1773756712371,"descriptionPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. 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We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div>","id":"9d0e7e8d-2aed-4c6e-8179-75524d5826b2","lists":[{"text":"The Opportunity","content":"<div>Skyways is hiring Mechanical Engineers to help design and build the physical systems that make our aircraft fly. Engineers in this role work directly with hardware and see their designs move quickly from concept to prototype, aircraft integration, ground testing, and flight.</div>\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\n<div>You will design components, support aircraft builds, and help test and improve hardware based on real world performance.&nbsp;The role sits close to manufacturing and flight operations, giving engineers direct feedback on how their designs perform in the field.</div>\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\n<div>This role is a strong fit for engineers who enjoy building real hardware and iterating quickly through the full design, build, and test cycle.</div>"},{"text":"What You'll Do:","content":"\n<li>\n<p>Design mechanical components and assemblies for aircraft structures and subsystem integration.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Build prototypes, support aircraft integration, and iterate designs based on manufacturing, testing, and flight performance</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Create CAD models, drawings, and documentation used during aircraft builds.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Work closely with electrical, software, manufacturing, and flight teams to ensure hardware performs reliably in real operations.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Design test stands, write test plans, and conduct test campaigns to characterize subsystem performance.</p>\n</li>\n"},{"text":"What You'll Bring:","content":"<div>\n\n<li>\n<p>Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience designing mechanical components and assemblies using CAD tools such as SolidWorks or similar</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience building or prototyping hardware and working directly with physical systems during integration or testing</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Strong problem solving skills and first principles</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Comfort working in a fast moving engineering environment where designs evolve quickly</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines to solve system level problems</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Interest in working on aircraft, robotics, or other complex hardware systems</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"},{"text":"Bonus Points:","content":"<div>\n\n<li>\n<p>Experience designing and building hardware for aerospace, robotics, or autonomous systems</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience supporting prototype builds, integration, or hardware testing</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience with composite structures or lightweight mechanical systems</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Startup or early stage hardware company experience where engineers work directly with builds and testing</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"}],"text":"Mechanical Engineer","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div>","openingPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n","descriptionBody":"","descriptionBodyPlain":"","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/9d0e7e8d-2aed-4c6e-8179-75524d5826b2","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/9d0e7e8d-2aed-4c6e-8179-75524d5826b2/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Want to join our mission? 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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.</p>","categories":{"commitment":"Full-time","department":"Open Roles","location":"Austin, TX","team":"Skyways","allLocations":["Austin, TX"]},"createdAt":1761515249362,"descriptionPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. 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It is an opportunity to design and lead how quality is embedded into everything we design, build, and fly.\n \nYou will be the first person in this function, owning quality across the full lifecycle from receiving and development through production and delivery. You will create the systems and processes that make quality inseparable from how Skyways operates, ensuring every part, assembly, and aircraft meets the highest standards before it leaves the floor.\n \nThis role is for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in new territory. You will jump into the unknown, build structure where there is none, and make quality a core advantage for Skyways as we scale.\n","description":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. 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You will create the systems and processes that make quality inseparable from how Skyways operates, ensuring every part, assembly, and aircraft meets the highest standards before it leaves the floor.</span></div>\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">This role is for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in new territory. 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Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div>","openingPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n","descriptionBody":"<div><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The Opportunity</strong></div>\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The QA Engineering Manager will build Skyways&rsquo; quality foundation from the ground up. This is not a policy role. It is an opportunity to design and lead how quality is embedded into everything we design, build, and fly.</span></div>\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">You will be the first person in this function, owning quality across the full lifecycle from receiving and development through production and delivery. You will create the systems and processes that make quality inseparable from how Skyways operates, ensuring every part, assembly, and aircraft meets the highest standards before it leaves the floor.</span></div>\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">This role is for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in new territory. You will jump into the unknown, build structure where there is none, and make quality a core advantage for Skyways as we scale.</span></div>","descriptionBodyPlain":"The Opportunity\n \nThe QA Engineering Manager will build Skyways’ quality foundation from the ground up. This is not a policy role. It is an opportunity to design and lead how quality is embedded into everything we design, build, and fly.\n \nYou will be the first person in this function, owning quality across the full lifecycle from receiving and development through production and delivery. You will create the systems and processes that make quality inseparable from how Skyways operates, ensuring every part, assembly, and aircraft meets the highest standards before it leaves the floor.\n \nThis role is for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in new territory. You will jump into the unknown, build structure where there is none, and make quality a core advantage for Skyways as we scale.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/c58ddb37-d6cc-49bd-95d5-e9e708b93b21","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/c58ddb37-d6cc-49bd-95d5-e9e708b93b21/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Want to join our mission? 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We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div><div><br></div><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The Opportunity</strong></span></p>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"445\">This role owns some of the hardest perception problems in autonomous flight.</p>\n<p data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"783\">You will develop computer vision systems for autonomous landing, targetless landing zone evaluation, and perception-driven navigation in real operating environments. 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Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div>","openingPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n","descriptionBody":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The Opportunity</strong></span></p>\n<div>\n<p data-end=\"445\" data-start=\"369\">This role owns some of the hardest perception problems in autonomous flight.</p>\n<p data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"447\">You will develop computer vision systems for autonomous landing, targetless landing zone evaluation, and perception-driven navigation in real operating environments. 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Your work will directly impact how aircraft identify safe landing areas, operate in degraded environments, and complete missions reliably without prepared infrastructure.\nYou will work across perception, sensor fusion, and flight systems to improve how aircraft understand terrain, obstacles, and environmental conditions during autonomous operations.\nThe ideal candidate has experience deploying perception systems on real robotic, automotive, or aerial platforms and understands the challenges of reliability, integration, and operational performance at system level.\nYou will work closely with autonomy, GNC, and flight operations teams to take systems from development through flight testing and operational deployment.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/51718b49-b302-426f-a14e-6c44996d0369","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/51718b49-b302-426f-a14e-6c44996d0369/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!\nDue to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.\nSkyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.\n","additional":"<p><strong>Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!</strong></p>\n<p>Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.</p>\n<p>Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.</p>","categories":{"commitment":"Full-time","department":"Open Roles","location":"Austin, TX","team":"Skyways","allLocations":["Austin, TX"]},"createdAt":1768512371968,"descriptionPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n\n\nThe Opportunity\nThis is a hands-on controls role on a small, fast moving GNC team. You will own control law work across VTOL, transition, and fixed wing flight. You will tune in analysis and simulation, validate on the aircraft, and see your changes fly in production and increase customer satisfaction. You will also work alongside the team's AI agents, which carry a real share of the engineering load. If you like seeing our work in the real world being used to transform civilization, this role is built for you.\n","description":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div><div><br></div><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The Opportunity</strong></span></p>\n<p>This is a hands-on controls role on a small, fast moving GNC team. You will own control law work across VTOL, transition, and fixed wing flight. You will tune in analysis and simulation, validate on the aircraft, and see your changes fly in production and increase customer satisfaction. You will also work alongside the team's AI agents, which carry a real share of the engineering load. If you like seeing our work in the real world being used to transform civilization, this role is built for you.</p>","id":"22b5fe29-8a8b-457a-b22c-5b64fc62c02e","lists":[{"text":"What You'll Do:","content":"<div>\n\n<li>\n<p>Implement and tune control laws across VTOL, fixed wing, and the transition between them.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Tune in SITL and the V3 digital twin, then validate in ground and flight test.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Analyze flight logs, find root cause, and turn findings into control fixes.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Write and own flight test plans with the team.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Manage a portion of the team's AI agents.</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"},{"text":"What You'll Bring:","content":"<div>\n\n<li>\n<p>Strong fundamentals in control theory and aircraft or rotorcraft dynamics.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience implementing flight or vehicle control laws in production code.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Fluency in C++ and Python in real time or embedded systems.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Hands on experience with controller tuning, simulation, and field or flight test.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Ability to read flight logs, isolate root cause, and present findings clearly.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Comfort in an early stage environment with fast iteration. incomplete requirements, and calculated risk.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Ability to work onsite in Austin, where our aircraft are designed, built, and flown.</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"},{"text":"Bonus Points:","content":"<div>\n\n<li>\n<p>Experience with ArduPilot, PX4, or a similar flight stack.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Background in VTOL, fixed wing, or hybrid aircraft control.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Hardware in the loop or software in the loop testing.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>System identification or working with large telemetry sets.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Comfort working alongside AI coding agents.</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"}],"text":"Senior Flight Controls Engineer","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div>","openingPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n","descriptionBody":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The Opportunity</strong></span></p>\n<p>This is a hands-on controls role on a small, fast moving GNC team. You will own control law work across VTOL, transition, and fixed wing flight. You will tune in analysis and simulation, validate on the aircraft, and see your changes fly in production and increase customer satisfaction. You will also work alongside the team's AI agents, which carry a real share of the engineering load. If you like seeing our work in the real world being used to transform civilization, this role is built for you.</p>","descriptionBodyPlain":"The Opportunity\nThis is a hands-on controls role on a small, fast moving GNC team. You will own control law work across VTOL, transition, and fixed wing flight. You will tune in analysis and simulation, validate on the aircraft, and see your changes fly in production and increase customer satisfaction. You will also work alongside the team's AI agents, which carry a real share of the engineering load. If you like seeing our work in the real world being used to transform civilization, this role is built for you.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/22b5fe29-8a8b-457a-b22c-5b64fc62c02e","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/22b5fe29-8a8b-457a-b22c-5b64fc62c02e/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!\nDue to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.\nSkyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.\n","additional":"<p><strong>Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!</strong></p>\n<p>Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.</p>\n<p>Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.</p>","categories":{"commitment":"Full-time","department":"Open Roles","location":"Austin, TX","team":"Skyways","allLocations":["Austin, TX"]},"createdAt":1779805922221,"descriptionPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. 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Beyond flying, you will raise the operational bar: developing procedures, leading readiness reviews, and bringing junior operators up to speed.\n","description":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div><div><br></div><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The Opportunity</strong></span></p>\n<p>As a Senior Flight Operator on the Flight Team, you are one of the people who make Skyways aircraft fly, and one of the people other operators learn from. You will plan and execute the most demanding missions and flight tests, own operational workstreams end to end, troubleshoot in real time, and turn what you see in the field into the procedures and standards the rest of the team flies by.</p>\n<p>This is a hands-on, field-based role focused on real operations. Beyond flying, you will raise the operational bar: developing procedures, leading readiness reviews, and bringing junior operators up to speed.</p>","id":"15380355-5bcd-4467-9286-85f0a38d3c11","lists":[{"text":"What You’ll Do:","content":"<div>\n\n<li>\n<p>Plan, execute, and document complex flight tests and operational missions, owning mission planning workstreams from objective through debrief</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Lead flight readiness reviews and make the call on whether a mission is go or no-go</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Conduct preflight and postflight inspections and ensure compliance with FAA regulations</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Operate aircraft safely and effectively across a wide range of conditions and mission profiles, including the highest-complexity sorties</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Develop and own flight procedures, checklists, SOPs, and operational best practices that the broader team adopts</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Mentor and train junior flight operators, and set the quality and safety standard through your own execution</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Support vehicle testing, system validation, and operational readiness reviews</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Troubleshoot issues in the field and partner with engineering to drive system and procedure improvements</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Serve as a trusted operational voice in cross-functional planning with engineering and flight test</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"},{"text":"What You’ll Bring:","content":"<div>\n\n<li>\n<p>FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>5+ years of hands-on UAS or flight operations experience, including independent ownership of missions or test campaigns</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience flying drones (non-DJI) for commercial purposes</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Strong knowledge of airspace, flight safety, and regulations</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>A track record of developing procedures or training other operators</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Excellent situational awareness and attention to detail</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Ability to adapt quickly in dynamic, real-world flight environments</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Current FAA Third Class Medical or the ability to obtain one</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"},{"text":"Bonus Points If You Have:","content":"<div>\n\n<li>\n<p>Experience with large (&gt;55 lb AUW) UAVs</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience with ArduPilot or PX4 UAVs</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>FAA Part 61 certificate(s)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Background in aviation or aerospace</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Instructional experience in an aviation or other technical context</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Technical skills in maintenance, troubleshooting, or data processing</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"}],"text":"Senior Flight Operator","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div>","openingPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n","descriptionBody":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The Opportunity</strong></span></p>\n<p>As a Senior Flight Operator on the Flight Team, you are one of the people who make Skyways aircraft fly, and one of the people other operators learn from. You will plan and execute the most demanding missions and flight tests, own operational workstreams end to end, troubleshoot in real time, and turn what you see in the field into the procedures and standards the rest of the team flies by.</p>\n<p>This is a hands-on, field-based role focused on real operations. Beyond flying, you will raise the operational bar: developing procedures, leading readiness reviews, and bringing junior operators up to speed.</p>","descriptionBodyPlain":"The Opportunity\nAs a Senior Flight Operator on the Flight Team, you are one of the people who make Skyways aircraft fly, and one of the people other operators learn from. You will plan and execute the most demanding missions and flight tests, own operational workstreams end to end, troubleshoot in real time, and turn what you see in the field into the procedures and standards the rest of the team flies by.\nThis is a hands-on, field-based role focused on real operations. Beyond flying, you will raise the operational bar: developing procedures, leading readiness reviews, and bringing junior operators up to speed.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/15380355-5bcd-4467-9286-85f0a38d3c11","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/15380355-5bcd-4467-9286-85f0a38d3c11/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!\nDue to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.\nSkyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. 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Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n\n\nThe Opportunity\nAs 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.\nThis 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.\n","description":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div><div><br></div><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The Opportunity</span></strong></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">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.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">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.</span></p>","id":"89f3195b-7e78-4d25-900a-6c01abb09568","lists":[{"text":"What You’ll Do:","content":"<div>\n\n<li>Own flight test and validation strategy tied to aircraft certification</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"d2mowi\" data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1019\">\n<p>Translate requirements into test plans, procedures, and pass/fail criteria</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"42se8y\" data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1089\">\n<p>Build and maintain traceability from requirements to test results</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"42se8y\" data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1089\">Mentor junior flight test engineers and set the standard for test rigor, safety, and data-driven decision-making across the team</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bpcu4c\" data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1171\">\n<p>Plan and execute flight tests with clear objectives tied to system validation</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"84x65x\" data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1270\">\n<p>Determine what is tested in simulation, ground, and flight to maximize learning and efficiency</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"xvuskk\" data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1345\">\n<p>Analyze flight data and drive clear outcomes back to engineering teams</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kws5fy\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1427\">\n<p>Partner with GNC, software, hardware, and systems to close issues and re-test</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"w15os1\" data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1520\">\n<p>Generate test reports and artifacts required for certification and external stakeholders</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ehaf7s\" data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1594\">\n<p>Lead flight readiness reviews and call out when systems are not ready</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"},{"text":"What You’ll Bring:","content":"\n<li data-section-id=\"1u8a76g\" data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1704\">\n<p>5+ years in flight test on UAVs, aircraft, or similar complex systems, including ownership of test strategy and execution</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6p6ine\" data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1789\">\n<p>Direct involvement in qualification, certification, or formal validation efforts</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2eqyu0\" data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1862\">\n<p>Strong systems understanding across hardware, software, and controls</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vw0gj4\" data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1935\">\n<p>Ability to design test strategies, not just execute predefined plans</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rebq9q\" data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"2013\">\n<p>Experience working in field environments and running live test operations</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"120pice\" data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2097\">\n<p>Comfortable making real-time decisions during test and pushing back when needed</p>\n</li>\n"},{"text":"Bonus Points If You Have:","content":"\n<li>\n<p>FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience with PX4, ArduPilot, or custom flight stacks.</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1d48bmn\" data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2205\">\n<p>Experience with FAA, DoD, or other certification / qualification processes</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ns08iu\" data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2268\">\n<p>Background in GNC, systems engineering, or flight sciences</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1cfnhno\" data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2344\">\n<p>Experience with autonomous systems and validation of autonomy behaviors</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dpe6h8\" data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2419\">\n<p>Experience building test infrastructure (HIL, SIL, ground test setups)</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"niwlck\" data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2490\">\n<p>Has taken a vehicle or system from prototype through qualification</p>\n</li>\n"}],"text":"Senior Flight Test Engineer","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div>","openingPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n","descriptionBody":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The Opportunity</span></strong></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">As a Senior Flight Test Engineer, you&rsquo;ll own the planning, execution, and analysis of flight tests that validate our aircraft&rsquo;s performance, safety, and reliability. You&rsquo;ll define test objectives, design methodologies, and work hands-on with aircraft and data systems to turn real-world results into engineering decisions.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">This is a high-impact role that bridges engineering and operations. You&rsquo;ll work closely with Systems, Software, GNC, and Flight Operations to scope test plans, coordinate execution, and interpret results &mdash; ensuring every test drives meaningful progress toward product readiness and certification.</span></p>","descriptionBodyPlain":"The Opportunity\nAs 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.\nThis 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.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/89f3195b-7e78-4d25-900a-6c01abb09568","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/89f3195b-7e78-4d25-900a-6c01abb09568/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!\nDue to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.\nSkyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.\n","additional":"<p><strong>Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!</strong></p>\n<p>Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.</p>\n<p>Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.</p>","categories":{"commitment":"Full-time","department":"Open Roles","location":"Austin, TX","team":"Skyways","allLocations":["Austin, TX"]},"createdAt":1773756573840,"descriptionPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n\n\nThe Opportunity\nThis role helps scale aircraft production from prototype builds to repeatable manufacturing.\nYou will develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and production workflows that improve build quality, efficiency, and repeatability across the aircraft. 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We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div><div><br></div><div>\n<p data-section-id=\"iaipol\" data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1038\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></span></p>\n<p data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1132\">This role helps scale aircraft production from prototype builds to repeatable manufacturing.</p>\n<p data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1412\">You will develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and production workflows that improve build quality, efficiency, and repeatability across the aircraft. 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Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div>","openingPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n","descriptionBody":"<div>\n<p data-end=\"1038\" data-start=\"1020\" data-section-id=\"iaipol\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></span></p>\n<p data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"1040\">This role helps scale aircraft production from prototype builds to repeatable manufacturing.</p>\n<p data-end=\"1412\" data-start=\"1134\">You will develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and production workflows that improve build quality, efficiency, and repeatability across the aircraft. 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Your work will directly impact production throughput, aircraft reliability, and the company’s ability to scale deployments.\nYou will work closely with mechanical, electrical, flight, and production teams to identify manufacturing bottlenecks, improve assembly processes, and support rapid iteration as aircraft systems evolve.\nThe ideal candidate is comfortable working directly with hardware, solving problems on the production floor, and building processes that support both fast iteration and long-term scalability.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/3476e5ba-d83f-4106-85b8-c617650cd580","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/3476e5ba-d83f-4106-85b8-c617650cd580/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Want to join our mission? 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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.</p>","categories":{"commitment":"Full-time","department":"Open Roles","location":"Austin, TX","team":"Skyways","allLocations":["Austin, TX"]},"createdAt":1773756845471,"descriptionPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n\n\nThe Opportunity\nThis role owns critical aircraft hardware from concept through flight.\nYou will design, build, test, and iterate on mechanical systems that directly impact aircraft performance, manufacturability, and operational reliability. The work spans structural design, mechanisms, integration, and rapid hardware development across autonomous aircraft platforms.\nYou will work closely with electrical, manufacturing, flight test, and operations teams to move quickly from design concepts to flight-ready hardware. The role requires strong engineering judgment, hands-on execution, and the ability to solve difficult problems in fast-moving development environments.\nThe ideal candidate has experience developing complex mechanical systems for aerospace, robotics, automotive, or other high-performance hardware platforms and is comfortable owning hardware through the full product lifecycle.\n","description":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div><div><br></div><div>\n<p data-section-id=\"iaipol\" data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1035\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></span></p>\n<p data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1107\">This role owns critical aircraft hardware from concept through flight.</p>\n<p data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1391\">You will design, build, test, and iterate on mechanical systems that directly impact aircraft performance, manufacturability, and operational reliability. The work spans structural design, mechanisms, integration, and rapid hardware development across autonomous aircraft platforms.</p>\n<p data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1695\">You will work closely with electrical, manufacturing, flight test, and operations teams to move quickly from design concepts to flight-ready hardware. The role requires strong engineering judgment, hands-on execution, and the ability to solve difficult problems in fast-moving development environments.</p>\n<p data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1922\">The ideal candidate has experience developing complex mechanical systems for aerospace, robotics, automotive, or other high-performance hardware platforms and is comfortable owning hardware through the full product lifecycle.</p>\n</div>","id":"11a848b9-0533-48dc-ac67-e633b459c1f5","lists":[{"text":"What You'll Do:","content":"<div>\n\n<li data-section-id=\"ptcg93\" data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2030\">\n<p>Design and develop aircraft structures, mechanisms, and integrated mechanical systems</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bg2bgz\" data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2111\">\n<p>Create CAD models, drawings, and release documentation for production hardware</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bg2bgz\" data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2111\">Mentor junior mechanical engineers and raise the design and review bar across the team through your own example</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11mzl2t\" data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2193\">\n<p>Perform mechanical analysis, tolerance studies, and design tradeoff evaluations</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"46gvc4\" data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2270\">\n<p>Support prototype builds, aircraft integration, and flight test activities</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dt9t2l\" data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2362\">\n<p>Work closely with manufacturing teams to improve manufacturability and assembly processes</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"lmdwj3\" data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2453\">\n<p>Troubleshoot hardware issues identified during build, integration, and flight operations</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5tm9zu\" data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2558\">\n<p>Collaborate across electrical, software, manufacturing, and flight teams to deliver integrated systems</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qa9duc\" data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2642\">\n<p>Support rapid design iteration and engineering changes as aircraft systems evolve</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"},{"text":"What You'll Bring:","content":"<div>\n\n<li data-section-id=\"1m85wy7\" data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2728\">\n<p>Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ycj63c\" data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2805\">\n<p>5+ years of experience designing and developing complex mechanical systems</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dxkd68\" data-start=\"2806\" data-end=\"2872\">\n<p>Strong CAD experience, preferably in SolidWorks or similar tools</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qlx1pq\" data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2959\">\n<p>Experience taking hardware from concept through prototyping, testing, and production</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18gx3zr\" data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"3043\">\n<p>Strong understanding of structural design, materials, and manufacturing processes</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"59ynm5\" data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3121\">\n<p>Hands-on experience with hardware integration, testing, and troubleshooting</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fv1egb\" data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3214\">\n<p>Ability to make practical engineering tradeoffs under schedule and operational constraints</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gl9p29\" data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3279\">\n<p>Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"},{"text":"Bonus Points:","content":"<div>\n\n<li data-section-id=\"9czshn\" data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3375\">\n<p>Experience with aerospace, UAV, robotics, or autonomous systems</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1eq2570\" data-start=\"3376\" data-end=\"3445\">\n<p>Experience designing lightweight structures or composite assemblies</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1a0sgn1\" data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3541\">\n<p>Familiarity with manufacturing processes for low-volume or rapidly iterating hardware systems</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rij7ra\" data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3613\">\n<p>Experience supporting flight test or operational hardware deployments</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1n9rrpd\" data-start=\"3614\" data-end=\"3664\">\n<p>Experience with FEA, GD&amp;T, or tolerance analysis</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"}],"text":"Senior Mechanical Engineer","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div>","openingPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n","descriptionBody":"<div>\n<p data-end=\"1035\" data-start=\"1017\" data-section-id=\"iaipol\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></span></p>\n<p data-end=\"1107\" data-start=\"1037\">This role owns critical aircraft hardware from concept through flight.</p>\n<p data-end=\"1391\" data-start=\"1109\">You will design, build, test, and iterate on mechanical systems that directly impact aircraft performance, manufacturability, and operational reliability. The work spans structural design, mechanisms, integration, and rapid hardware development across autonomous aircraft platforms.</p>\n<p data-end=\"1695\" data-start=\"1393\">You will work closely with electrical, manufacturing, flight test, and operations teams to move quickly from design concepts to flight-ready hardware. The role requires strong engineering judgment, hands-on execution, and the ability to solve difficult problems in fast-moving development environments.</p>\n<p data-end=\"1922\" data-start=\"1697\">The ideal candidate has experience developing complex mechanical systems for aerospace, robotics, automotive, or other high-performance hardware platforms and is comfortable owning hardware through the full product lifecycle.</p>\n</div>","descriptionBodyPlain":"The Opportunity\nThis role owns critical aircraft hardware from concept through flight.\nYou will design, build, test, and iterate on mechanical systems that directly impact aircraft performance, manufacturability, and operational reliability. The work spans structural design, mechanisms, integration, and rapid hardware development across autonomous aircraft platforms.\nYou will work closely with electrical, manufacturing, flight test, and operations teams to move quickly from design concepts to flight-ready hardware. The role requires strong engineering judgment, hands-on execution, and the ability to solve difficult problems in fast-moving development environments.\nThe ideal candidate has experience developing complex mechanical systems for aerospace, robotics, automotive, or other high-performance hardware platforms and is comfortable owning hardware through the full product lifecycle.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/11a848b9-0533-48dc-ac67-e633b459c1f5","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/11a848b9-0533-48dc-ac67-e633b459c1f5/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!\nDue to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.\nSkyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.\n","additional":"<p><strong>Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!</strong></p>\n<p>Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.</p>\n<p>Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.</p>","categories":{"commitment":"Full-time","department":"Open Roles","location":"Austin, TX","team":"Skyways","allLocations":["Austin, TX"]},"createdAt":1769460363325,"descriptionPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n\n\nThe Opportunity\nThis role owns RF, communications, and EMI/EMC across our autonomous aircraft platforms.\nYou will design, integrate, and validate the systems that keep our aircraft connected and reliable in demanding real-world environments: telemetry, command-and-control, navigation, payload, and networking. You will also own EMI/EMC across the aircraft, diagnosing and mitigating the interference and coupling problems that surface when dense electronics, high-power systems, and sensitive RF all share one airframe.\nThis is a hands-on systems role. You will move between architecture and the bench, working across avionics, electrical, autonomy, and flight operations to solve problems that span interference, antenna integration, signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and long-range communications performance. Your work directly impacts connectivity, BVLOS capability, operational reliability, and system robustness across deployed fleets.\nThe ideal candidate has built and debugged RF and communications systems on aerospace, robotics, defense, or autonomous platforms, and has real EMI/EMC depth, not just familiarity.\n","description":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div><div><br></div><p data-section-id=\"iaipol\" data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2170\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></span></p>\n<p>This role owns RF, communications, and EMI/EMC across our autonomous aircraft platforms.</p>\n<p>You will design, integrate, and validate the systems that keep our aircraft connected and reliable in demanding real-world environments: telemetry, command-and-control, navigation, payload, and networking. You will also own EMI/EMC across the aircraft, diagnosing and mitigating the interference and coupling problems that surface when dense electronics, high-power systems, and sensitive RF all share one airframe.</p>\n<p>This is a hands-on systems role. You will move between architecture and the bench, working across avionics, electrical, autonomy, and flight operations to solve problems that span interference, antenna integration, signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and long-range communications performance. Your work directly impacts connectivity, BVLOS capability, operational reliability, and system robustness across deployed fleets.</p>\n<p>The ideal candidate has built and debugged RF and communications systems on aerospace, robotics, defense, or autonomous platforms, and has real EMI/EMC depth, not just familiarity.</p>","id":"519e155e-6f18-46d4-b566-42a0dc7ee99a","lists":[{"text":"What You'll Do:","content":"<div>\n\n<li>\n<p>Own RF and wireless communication systems for autonomous aircraft, from design through integration and validation</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Own EMI/EMC analysis, mitigation, and validation across aircraft systems</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Drive telemetry, command-and-control, payload, navigation, and networking systems</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Debug RF performance issues across interference, signal quality, antenna performance, and integration</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Diagnose and resolve EMI/EMC issues on integrated hardware, from component selection through aircraft-level test</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Partner with avionics, electrical, autonomy, and flight operations teams through integration and testing</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Lead RF and EMC validation across ground and flight testing in operational environments</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Build test procedures, integration workflows, and troubleshooting processes for RF and EMC systems</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Improve reliability, robustness, and scalability across deployed aircraft platforms</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"},{"text":"What You'll Bring:","content":"<div>\n\n<li>\n<p>5+ years designing, integrating, and troubleshooting RF and communications systems, with end-to-end ownership of system-level problems</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Hands-on EMI/EMC experience diagnosing and mitigating interference and coupling on integrated hardware, MIL-STD-461 or equivalent</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Strong RF fundamentals including antennas, signal propagation, interference, and signal integrity</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience with embedded systems, avionics, networking, or communications hardware</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Proven track record debugging integrated hardware systems in lab and field environments</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Fluency with RF and EMC test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, VNAs, oscilloscopes, SDR platforms, and EMC test setups</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Ability to work across hardware, software, and operational teams to solve complex system issues</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Strong communication and problem-solving skills</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"},{"text":"Bonus Points:","content":"<div>\n\n<li>\n<p>Experience with aerospace, UAV, robotics, or defense systems</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience with BVLOS communications or long-range telemetry systems</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Familiarity with cellular, mesh, SATCOM, GNSS, or software-defined radio systems</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>EMC qualification and compliance testing to MIL-STD-461, DO-160, or equivalent</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Amateur radio license or practical RF hobbyist experience</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience supporting flight test or deployed field systems</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"}],"text":"Senior RF & EMC Engineer","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div>","openingPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n","descriptionBody":"<p data-end=\"2170\" data-start=\"2152\" data-section-id=\"iaipol\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></span></p>\n<p>This role owns RF, communications, and EMI/EMC across our autonomous aircraft platforms.</p>\n<p>You will design, integrate, and validate the systems that keep our aircraft connected and reliable in demanding real-world environments: telemetry, command-and-control, navigation, payload, and networking. You will also own EMI/EMC across the aircraft, diagnosing and mitigating the interference and coupling problems that surface when dense electronics, high-power systems, and sensitive RF all share one airframe.</p>\n<p>This is a hands-on systems role. You will move between architecture and the bench, working across avionics, electrical, autonomy, and flight operations to solve problems that span interference, antenna integration, signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and long-range communications performance. Your work directly impacts connectivity, BVLOS capability, operational reliability, and system robustness across deployed fleets.</p>\n<p>The ideal candidate has built and debugged RF and communications systems on aerospace, robotics, defense, or autonomous platforms, and has real EMI/EMC depth, not just familiarity.</p>","descriptionBodyPlain":"The Opportunity\nThis role owns RF, communications, and EMI/EMC across our autonomous aircraft platforms.\nYou will design, integrate, and validate the systems that keep our aircraft connected and reliable in demanding real-world environments: telemetry, command-and-control, navigation, payload, and networking. You will also own EMI/EMC across the aircraft, diagnosing and mitigating the interference and coupling problems that surface when dense electronics, high-power systems, and sensitive RF all share one airframe.\nThis is a hands-on systems role. You will move between architecture and the bench, working across avionics, electrical, autonomy, and flight operations to solve problems that span interference, antenna integration, signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and long-range communications performance. Your work directly impacts connectivity, BVLOS capability, operational reliability, and system robustness across deployed fleets.\nThe ideal candidate has built and debugged RF and communications systems on aerospace, robotics, defense, or autonomous platforms, and has real EMI/EMC depth, not just familiarity.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/519e155e-6f18-46d4-b566-42a0dc7ee99a","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/519e155e-6f18-46d4-b566-42a0dc7ee99a/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Want to join our mission? 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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.</p>","categories":{"commitment":"Full-time","department":"Open Roles","location":"Austin, TX","team":"Skyways","allLocations":["Austin, TX"]},"createdAt":1769116334082,"descriptionPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n\n\nThe Opportunity\nThis role builds the operational software that powers autonomous flight.\nYou will develop the systems used to monitor aircraft, plan missions, manage fleet operations, and support real-world flight deployments. Your work will directly impact how operators interact with aircraft and how autonomous missions are executed at scale.\nYou will work closely with autonomy, flight operations, and hardware teams to build reliable software that interfaces directly with aircraft systems and operational workflows.\nThe ideal candidate is comfortable moving across frontend, backend, and systems-level software while shipping production-quality tools in fast-moving environments.\n","description":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div><div><br></div><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></span></p>\n<p data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1619\">This role builds the operational software that powers autonomous flight.</p>\n<p data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1877\">You will develop the systems used to monitor aircraft, plan missions, manage fleet operations, and support real-world flight deployments. 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fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div>","openingPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n","descriptionBody":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></span></p>\n<p data-end=\"1619\" data-start=\"1547\">This role builds the operational software that powers autonomous flight.</p>\n<p data-end=\"1877\" data-start=\"1621\">You will develop the systems used to monitor aircraft, plan missions, manage fleet operations, and support real-world flight deployments. Your work will directly impact how operators interact with aircraft and how autonomous missions are executed at scale.</p>\n<p data-end=\"2054\" data-start=\"1879\">You will work closely with autonomy, flight operations, and hardware teams to build reliable software that interfaces directly with aircraft systems and operational workflows.</p>\n<p data-end=\"2219\" data-start=\"2056\">The ideal candidate is comfortable moving across frontend, backend, and systems-level software while shipping production-quality tools in fast-moving environments.</p>","descriptionBodyPlain":"The Opportunity\nThis role builds the operational software that powers autonomous flight.\nYou will develop the systems used to monitor aircraft, plan missions, manage fleet operations, and support real-world flight deployments. Your work will directly impact how operators interact with aircraft and how autonomous missions are executed at scale.\nYou will work closely with autonomy, flight operations, and hardware teams to build reliable software that interfaces directly with aircraft systems and operational workflows.\nThe ideal candidate is comfortable moving across frontend, backend, and systems-level software while shipping production-quality tools in fast-moving environments.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/e733fd23-6ea8-4aed-9532-899c4c03f63b","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/e733fd23-6ea8-4aed-9532-899c4c03f63b/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!\nDue to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.\nSkyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.\n","additional":"<p><strong>Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!</strong></p>\n<p>Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.</p>\n<p>Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.</p>","categories":{"commitment":"Full-time","department":"Open Roles","location":"Austin, TX","team":"Skyways","allLocations":["Austin, TX"]},"createdAt":1751336086068,"descriptionPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n\n\nThe Opportunity\nThis role owns how aircraft systems are validated before flight.\nYou will develop and execute subsystem test programs across structures, propulsion, electrical systems, avionics, and integrated aircraft hardware. Your work will directly impact aircraft reliability, development speed, and flight readiness.\nYou will build the infrastructure needed to test complex systems quickly and accurately, including fixtures, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and automated test workflows. The role requires strong engineering fundamentals, hands-on execution, and the ability to diagnose problems across mechanical and electrical systems.\nYou will work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and flight test teams to identify failures early, improve system reliability, and support rapid aircraft iteration.\nThe ideal candidate is comfortable building test systems from scratch, troubleshooting hardware issues directly, and operating in fast-moving hardware development environments.\n","description":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div><div><br></div><div>\n<p data-section-id=\"iaipol\" data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1032\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></span></p>\n<p data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1098\">This role owns how aircraft systems are validated before flight.</p>\n<p data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1341\">You will develop and execute subsystem test programs across structures, propulsion, electrical systems, avionics, and integrated aircraft hardware. Your work will directly impact aircraft reliability, development speed, and flight readiness.</p>\n<p data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1674\">You will build the infrastructure needed to test complex systems quickly and accurately, including fixtures, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and automated test workflows. The role requires strong engineering fundamentals, hands-on execution, and the ability to diagnose problems across mechanical and electrical systems.</p>\n<p data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1867\">You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and flight test teams to identify failures early, improve system reliability, and support rapid aircraft iteration.</p>\n<p data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"2045\">The ideal candidate is comfortable building test systems from scratch, troubleshooting hardware issues directly, and operating in fast-moving hardware development environments.</p>\n</div>","id":"77ba2246-9736-4a75-80e1-631dde75b748","lists":[{"text":"What You'll Do:","content":"<div>\n\n<li data-section-id=\"z2cql\" data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2153\">\n<p>Develop and execute subsystem test plans for aircraft hardware and integrated systems</p>\n</li>\n<li data-section-id=\"y2cohn\" data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2240\">\n<p>Design and build test fixtures, 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Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div>","openingPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. 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Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div>","openingPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n","descriptionBody":"<div>\n<p data-end=\"1034\" data-start=\"1016\" data-section-id=\"iaipol\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></span></p>\n<p data-end=\"1124\" data-start=\"1036\">This role owns major aircraft systems from early architecture through flight operations.</p>\n<p data-end=\"1356\" data-start=\"1126\">You will lead the design and development of critical mechanical systems across autonomous aircraft platforms, driving decisions that directly impact aircraft performance, reliability, manufacturability, and operational capability.</p>\n<p data-end=\"1701\" data-start=\"1358\">This role requires deep technical judgment, strong first-principles engineering, and the ability to move quickly through design, integration, testing, and iteration. You will work across structures, mechanisms, integration, and vehicle-level design challenges while helping guide technical direction across the broader mechanical organization.</p>\n<p data-end=\"1897\" data-start=\"1703\">You will collaborate closely with electrical, autonomy, manufacturing, and flight teams to develop flight-ready hardware and solve system-level problems in a fast-moving development environment.</p>\n<p data-end=\"2061\" data-start=\"1899\">The ideal candidate has experience leading complex hardware development programs in aerospace, robotics, automotive, or other high-performance mechanical systems.</p>\n</div>","descriptionBodyPlain":"The Opportunity\nThis role owns major aircraft systems from early architecture through flight operations.\nYou will lead the design and development of critical mechanical systems across autonomous aircraft platforms, driving decisions that directly impact aircraft performance, reliability, manufacturability, and operational capability.\nThis role requires deep technical judgment, strong first-principles engineering, and the ability to move quickly through design, integration, testing, and iteration. You will work across structures, mechanisms, integration, and vehicle-level design challenges while helping guide technical direction across the broader mechanical organization.\nYou will collaborate closely with electrical, autonomy, manufacturing, and flight teams to develop flight-ready hardware and solve system-level problems in a fast-moving development environment.\nThe ideal candidate has experience leading complex hardware development programs in aerospace, robotics, automotive, or other high-performance mechanical systems.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/e5eaaac9-7c8a-4018-ae5a-39adbd539ae5","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/e5eaaac9-7c8a-4018-ae5a-39adbd539ae5/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!\nDue to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.\nSkyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.\n","additional":"<p><strong>Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!</strong></p>\n<p>Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.</p>\n<p>Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.</p>","categories":{"commitment":"Full-time","department":"Open Roles","location":"Austin, TX","team":"Skyways","allLocations":["Austin, TX"]},"createdAt":1780109409807,"descriptionPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n","description":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>The Opportunity</strong></div>\n<div><br>Skyways is hiring a Technical Sourcer to own top-of-funnel hiring across engineering, manufacturing, autonomy, hardware, robotics, operations, and technical leadership roles.</div>\n<div><br>This role is about judgment, market understanding, and clean execution. You will help define where the right talent sits, find strong candidates, start the conversation, and hand off qualified people into the recruiting process.</div>\n<div><br>Done well, this role directly shapes who joins Skyways. You will give hiring managers better options, help recruiting move faster, and build a clearer picture of the technical talent market as we scale.</div>","id":"ac9f65ea-e3f1-492c-9c1b-a7466c55c0ed","lists":[{"text":"What You'll Do:","content":"<div>\n\n<li>\n<p>Build market maps for priority technical roles</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Source candidates across aerospace, autonomy, robotics, manufacturing, hardware, defense, and startup environments</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Create and maintain searches in LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Run outbound outreach through LinkedIn, email, referrals, and targeted research</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Lightly qualify candidates against role-specific rubrics</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Partner with recruiting and hiring managers to define what “qualified” means for each role</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Keep Lever clean with accurate stages, notes, responses, and follow-ups</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Hand off qualified, interested candidates with clear context</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Surface market signal around comp, titles, location, availability, and talent density</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Help improve sourcing process, outreach quality, and pipeline visibility</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"},{"text":"What You'll Bring:","content":"<div>\n\n<li>\n<p>Proven technical sourcing experience for hard-to-fill roles in hardware, robotics, or adjacent deep-tech and physical-engineering domains (aerospace, defense, autonomy, or advanced manufacturing)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Ability to understand technical requirements and separate signal from noise</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Strong search discipline, including Boolean, LinkedIn Recruiter, and creative sourcing paths</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Clear, concise written communication</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Good judgment on candidate fit, motivation, and relevance</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Strong follow-through and pipeline hygiene</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Comfort operating in a fast-moving environment with changing priorities</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Ownership mindset and the ability to work with limited structure</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"},{"text":"Bonus Points:","content":"<div>\n\n<li>\n<p>Experience sourcing for aerospace, UAVs, robotics, autonomy, manufacturing, defense, or hardware teams</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience with Lever</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience supporting startup or high-growth technical hiring</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, flight test, production, or embedded systems roles</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Experience building referral maps or talent intelligence projects</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"}],"text":"Technical Sourcer","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"<div>Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.</div>\n<div><br>Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.</div>\n<div><br>Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div>","openingPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n","descriptionBody":"<div><strong>The Opportunity</strong></div>\n<div><br>Skyways is hiring a Technical Sourcer to own top-of-funnel hiring across engineering, manufacturing, autonomy, hardware, robotics, operations, and technical leadership roles.</div>\n<div><br>This role is about judgment, market understanding, and clean execution. You will help define where the right talent sits, find strong candidates, start the conversation, and hand off qualified people into the recruiting process.</div>\n<div><br>Done well, this role directly shapes who joins Skyways. You will give hiring managers better options, help recruiting move faster, and build a clearer picture of the technical talent market as we scale.</div>","descriptionBodyPlain":"","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/ac9f65ea-e3f1-492c-9c1b-a7466c55c0ed","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/ac9f65ea-e3f1-492c-9c1b-a7466c55c0ed/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!\nDue to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.\nSkyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.\n","additional":"<p><strong>Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!</strong></p>\n<p>Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.</p>\n<p>Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.</p>","categories":{"commitment":"Full-time","department":"Open Roles","location":"Austin, TX","team":"Skyways","allLocations":["Austin, TX"]},"createdAt":1772139641250,"descriptionPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. 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We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.</div>\n<div><br>Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.</div>","openingPlain":"Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.\n\nOur V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.\n\nToday, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.\n\nBacked by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.\n","descriptionBody":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></span></p>\n<p>This role sits between manufacturing and flight. You&rsquo;ll be on the shop floor building and integrating aircraft, then working through issues that show up when systems come together. Mechanical, electrical, avionics. It all connects, and when something doesn&rsquo;t work, you&rsquo;re the one figuring out why.Some days are clean builds.</p>\n<p>Some days are troubleshooting something that should work but doesn&rsquo;t.</p>\n<p>If you&rsquo;ve only worked from perfect instructions, this will feel uncomfortable. If you&rsquo;ve actually had to figure things out, you&rsquo;ll do well here.</p>","descriptionBodyPlain":"The Opportunity\nThis role sits between manufacturing and flight. You’ll be on the shop floor building and integrating aircraft, then working through issues that show up when systems come together. Mechanical, electrical, avionics. It all connects, and when something doesn’t work, you’re the one figuring out why.Some days are clean builds.\nSome days are troubleshooting something that should work but doesn’t.\nIf you’ve only worked from perfect instructions, this will feel uncomfortable. If you’ve actually had to figure things out, you’ll do well here.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/974af719-d24d-45c8-ad14-11a8efb99916","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/skyways/974af719-d24d-45c8-ad14-11a8efb99916/apply"}]