- Prior military or federal UAS operator, maintainer, or instructor experience.
- Experience operating in contested or degraded environments (EW, GPS-denied, comms-limited).
- Mission planning, CONOPS, and TTP development for unmanned systems.
- Hands-on experience with RF systems, datalinks, and mesh networking radios.
- Familiarity with counter-UAS and airspace deconfliction.
- Understanding of sensor payloads and tactical data-sharing tools such as TAK.
- Background in test and evaluation, acquisition, or fielding new systems.
- Ability to bridge operators and engineers, from briefing senior leaders to training end users in the field.
- Experience leading small teams through demos, field trials, or deployments.
- Operational or customer-facing experience in one or more of the following: defense, special operations, homeland security, maritime, diplomatic or international, or installation and physical security environments.
- Professional working proficiency in a foreign language, especially Spanish.
Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $230,000*.
Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan.
This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.
*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location.
At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.