Senior GNC Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

At Skyways we are building a new form of air transportation. Some people call it the flying car. We believe fully autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles represent a unique opportunity to move things and ultimately people in new, more efficient ways. Our strategy to get there is completely different from the rest of the industry.

Skyways is a startup based in Austin, TX. We are backed by some of the most respected investors in Silicon Valley including YCombinator. Although we consider ourselves early-stage, we already have vehicles in production and in the hands of paying customers (see here and here). Come join us and work on a transportation revolution to advance our civilization!

We are growing and looking for a controls engineer to join our team.

You are excited about things that fly and new fundamental ways to go from A to B. You aren't afraid of tough engineering challenges, that's what gets you up in the morning.

You are willing to work directly on the aircraft and see your creation take flight (we really mean it!). You are excited about joining a startup, an extremely fast-paced environment where we get things done.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve flight software to meet company objectives (involves writing lots of code)
• Assist flight operations on aircraft configuration and data analysis
• Help build simulation and ground / flight testing capabilities

Within 1 month you will

Within 3 months you will

Within 5 months you will

Requirements

We are open to hybrid work arrangements, however, there is a strong preference for in-office work in Austin, TX, where the 'birds' are.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.