Subsystem Test Engineer
Austin, TX
Aero/Mechanical – Engineering /
Full-time /
On-site
At Skyways, we are building a new form of air transportation—what some call the flying car. Backed by fresh funding and a major STRATFI contract from the U.S. Air Force, we’re uniquely positioned to lead the next wave of aviation innovation. Our fully autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) represent a breakthrough opportunity to move goods—and soon, people—in ways that are faster, safer, and more efficient than ever before. Unlike anyone else in the industry, our strategy blends rapid iteration with real-world deployment, and it’s already paying off.
Skyways is a fast-growing startup based in Austin, TX, supported by top Silicon Valley investors including Y Combinator. Though we’re early-stage, our vehicles are already in production and in the hands of paying commercial customers (see here and here). With robust financial backing and government partnerships accelerating our momentum, there’s never been a better time to join us and help build the future of transportation!
The Opportunity
Skyways is growing! We are looking for a hardware test engineer to add to our Austin-based engineering team. This position will be responsible for developing and executing new ground tests as well as executing and improving legacy tests. Testing encompasses structural, electrical, and propulsion systems. This position requires significant hands on work to build, configure, troubleshoot, and run tests. If you like the blend of design, engineering, and hands-on work, this is a great position to get that mix!
What You'll Do:
- Own and drive multiple component and sub-assembly tests for the purpose of completing R+D, Qualification and Acceptance across our aircraft and GSE components.
- Work with diverse systems, including structures, mechanisms, propulsion, avionics, electrical power, mechatronics, and batteries.
- Work with design engineers to define test requirements and goals.
- Collaborate directly with design engineers to define precise test requirements and goals.
- Establish and maintain standardized tests and test reports.
- Design and build essential test equipment (structures, fixtures, sensor selection, signal conditioning, data acquisition).
- Procure both COTS and custom test equipment as needed.
- Analyze flight data to drive ground test requirements, and critically, correlate ground test results with real-world flight performance.
- Set up, execute, and meticulously gather data from tests, performing initial analysis, reporting results, and making actionable recommendations.
- Establish and implement best practices for data analysis, including grooming, filtering, statistical analysis, and visualization.
What You'll Bring:
- 3+ years relevant experience in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical engineering.
- Solid foundational understanding of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering principles.
- Proven experience with data acquisition and signal conditioning.
- Proficiency with esential tools like multimeters and osciloscopes.
- Experience with basic functions of MATLAB, Python, VBA or other engineering programming languages.
- A highly independent work ethic with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Genuine excitement for hands-on work, a willingness to wear multiple hats, and a passion for continuous learning.
- Be an awesome and friendly individual.
Bonus Points If You've:
- Participated in Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Solar Car, Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition, Design Build Fly (DBF), FIRST Robotics, Battlebots, etc.
- OR you have any real world experience building things!
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Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
