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Skydio

Robot type
Drone
Location
San MateoCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Software
Posted
Mar 4, 2026
Salary
$170,000–$240,000 a year
Full-time

Autonomy Engineer - Fixed Wing Planning & Controls

Job description

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 .

Job responsibilities

  • Architect, implement, simulate, and flight test new motion planning strategies
  • Develop, tune, and analyze new flight controllers
  • Refine and understand the aerodynamic and dynamic model of a tailsitter aircraft using simulated and flight test data
  • Inform aspects of hardware design such as sensor requirements and aerodynamic control authority through simulation and analysis
  • Get out of your comfort zone and help across the stack where needed
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