Senior Flight Test Engineer – Software Automation

Skydio

. Lead the Flight Test Automation Pod by setting technical direction, owning the roadmap, and mentoring contributing engineers .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeSan Mateo • California • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading flight test automation initiatives, establishing CI test pipelines, and designing scalable test frameworks. Proficient in applying AI-assisted workflows and defining test coverage metrics to enhance software testing processes.

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6+ Years In Software TestingStrong Python SkillsCI/CD Systems ExperienceFAA Part 107 CertificationMobile And Browser Automation Tools

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Hard Skills

Software TestingTest AutomationTest InfrastructureTest Framework DesignAI-Assisted WorkflowsTest Coverage MetricsFailure TriageFlight Log AnalysisPython ProgrammingCI Test Pipelines

Soft Skills

Technical DirectionMentoring EngineersCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AppiumPlaywrightSeleniumCI/CD Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Part 107 CertificationE-Verify Employment Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Flight Test AutomationDronesAutonomous FlightEmbedded SystemsRobotics SimulationHardware-In-The-Loop Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSelenium

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Flight Test Automation Pod by setting technical direction, owning the roadmap, and mentoring contributing engineers
Own automated test workflows across mobile, browser, and integrated hardware/software systems from simulation to real-world flight
Establish and own CI test pipelines that validate every build and provide developers with fast, actionable feedback
Design an extensible test framework that scales across teams and enables engineers to add and maintain tests
Apply AI-assisted and agentic workflows to test generation, failure triage, and flight log analysis
Define test coverage metrics tied to requirements and risk, using them to drive test strategy and reduce manual effort
Partner with software, flight test, and reliability engineering leads to shape testing priorities
Help Skydio, a drone company specializing in autonomous flight, ship reliable new capabilities to customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years in software testing, automation or test infrastructure
Track record of setting technical direction and driving adoption across teams
Strong Python skills and experience building maintainable, well-structured test frameworks and infrastructure
Hands-on experience with CI/CD systems and integrating automated tests into build pipelines
Experience applying AI and agentic workflows to software development or testing
Proven ability to define and measure test coverage across complex systems
Proficiency with mobile and browser automation tools such as Appium, Playwright, or Selenium
FAA Part 107 certification required within the first 60 days of employment
E-Verify employment eligibility requirements for positions located in the United States
Bonus background in aviation, drones, embedded systems, robotics simulation, or hardware-in-the-loop testing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive benefits package
Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles
Group health insurance plans
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
401K savings plan