Flight Test Engineer - Wireless

San Mateo, California, United States💼 Full-time💰 $100,000–$100,000🗓 2026-07-20 → 2026-09-26

Core

Testing and validating RF systems for autonomous drones using real-world flight data and simulated lab results to ensure stable video, control, and logging links.

Role type

Wireless test engineer (hardware/software)

Builds

Autonomous flying robots with proprietary wireless protocols

Domain

Aerospace / Robotics / Wireless Communications

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Wireless technologies (WiFi, LTE), autonomous robotics troubleshooting, Linux scripting/debugging, test plan design, data analysis, Part 107 certification

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

WiFi, LTE, Linux

Responsibilities

Design and update test plans for new features, conduct test runs and analyze flight data, automate testing workflows, diagnose and debug wireless system issues in office or field, coordinate testing logistics with flight and RF teams

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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About Skydio

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