UAS Field Operations Engineer
Skyways
Posted about 6 hours ago
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.
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.
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.
Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is building the future of autonomous logistics aviation from Austin, Texas.
The Opportunity
This role keeps autonomous aircraft operational in the real world.
You will support daily flight operations across Europe, working directly on aircraft systems in operational environments. This includes mission setup, launch and recovery, troubleshooting, maintenance, and field support for deployed aircraft systems.
You will work closely with engineering and operations teams to diagnose issues, improve reliability, and ensure aircraft are mission-ready. Your work directly impacts flight operations, deployment readiness, and mission success.
Support daily flight operations for autonomous fixed-wing and VTOL aircraft
Perform aircraft setup, pre-flight/post-flight procedures, launch, recovery, and mission configuration
Troubleshoot avionics, communications, payload, networking, and mission software issues
Support aircraft maintenance, repair, and operational readiness activities
Work with engineering teams to diagnose failures and improve system reliability
Support demonstrations, deployments, and training events throughout Europe
Document operational issues, maintenance activities, and flight data
Authorization to live and work in Germany and willingness to be based in Norden, Germany
Hands-on experience with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
Experience supporting field operations for fixed-wing and/or VTOL aircraft
Strong troubleshooting skills across aircraft hardware and software systems
Familiarity with aviation safety procedures and maintenance documentation
Ability to operate independently in fast-moving environments
Willingness to travel and support flexible flight schedules
Experience with BVLOS operations
Military, commercial, or government UAS experience
Familiarity with Linux systems, RF communications, or networking
FAA Part 107, EASA, or equivalent aviation experience
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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.
Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
