At Skyways we are building a new form of air transportation. Some people call it the flying car. We believe fully autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles represent a unique opportunity to move things and ultimately people in new, more efficient ways. Our strategy to get there is completely different from the rest of the industry.

Skyways is a startup based in Austin, TX. We are backed by some of the most respected investors in Silicon Valley including YCombinator. Although we consider ourselves early-stage, we already have vehicles in production and in the hands of paying customers (see here and here). Come join us and work on a transportation revolution to advance our civilization!

We are growing and looking for a Flight Controls System Engineer to join our team. You are excited about things that fly and new fundamental ways to go from A to B. You aren't afraid of tough engineering challenges, that's what gets you up in the morning. You are willing to work directly on the aircraft and see your creation take flight. You are excited about joining a startup, an extremely fast-paced environment where we get things done.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Flight Controls / GNC efforts at Skyways
• Perform trade studies to identify solutions related to flight control systems
• Lead and guide design reviews, implement and integrate solutions that meet program requirements
• Perform sizing and selection of vertical and horizontal systems -- airframe, propulsion, controls
• Help build simulation and ground/flight testing capabilities
• Create, modify and optimize existing control laws of the vehicle to achieve desired performance levels. This will involve programming.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical / Aero Engineering
• minimum 8-10 years of experience in aviation or closely related field and working on Flight Controllers and GNC
• be highly independent and also willing to transfer knowledge to others
• be an awesome and friendly individual, we probe for cultural fit to work at a startup
• bonus points for candidates with a pilot license