In addition to direct experience with Public Safety sUAS operations, a successful candidate for ... At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base ...
In addition to direct experience with Public Safety sUAS operations, a successful candidate for ... At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base ...
Group 1-3 S-UAS Operator (AVO/AVP)
California, MD · On-site
$95K - $125K/yr
Active Secret required, Top Secret desired Work Schedule: Full Time, Exempt Reports to: Vice ... Serve as an Air Vehicle Operator/Pilot (AVO/AVP) performing both external and internal pilot duties ...
Group 1-3 S-UAS Operator (AVO/AVP)
California, MD · On-site
$95K - $125K/yr
Active Secret required, Top Secret desired Work Schedule: Full Time, Exempt Reports to: Vice ... Serve as an Air Vehicle Operator/Pilot (AVO/AVP) performing both external and internal pilot duties ...
Group 1-3 S-UAS Operator (AVO/AVP)
$17.25 - $19.25/hr
Active Secret required, Top Secret desired Work Schedule: Full Time, Exempt Reports to: Vice ... Serve as an Air Vehicle Operator/Pilot (AVO/AVP) performing both external and internal pilot duties ...
Group 1-3 S-UAS Operator (AVO/AVP)
$17.25 - $19.25/hr
Active Secret required, Top Secret desired Work Schedule: Full Time, Exempt Reports to: Vice ... Serve as an Air Vehicle Operator/Pilot (AVO/AVP) performing both external and internal pilot duties ...
Active Secret required, Top Secret desired Work Schedule: Full Time, Exempt Reports to: Vice ... Serve as an Air Vehicle Operator/Pilot (AVO/AVP) performing both external and internal pilot duties ...
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Active Secret required, Top Secret desired Work Schedule: Full Time, Exempt Reports to: Vice ... Serve as an Air Vehicle Operator/Pilot (AVO/AVP) performing both external and internal pilot duties ...
Mining Engineer
Jurupa Valley, CA · On-site
$105K - $135K/yr
All regular full-time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including ... Must have or willing to acquire FAA Part 107 sUAS drone pilot certification * Surveying knowledge ...
Mining Engineer
Jurupa Valley, CA · On-site
$105K - $135K/yr
All regular full-time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including ... Must have or willing to acquire FAA Part 107 sUAS drone pilot certification * Surveying knowledge ...
Mining Engineer
$105K - $135K/yr
All regular full-time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including ... Must have or willing to acquire FAA Part 107 sUAS drone pilot certification * Surveying knowledge ...
Mining Engineer
$105K - $135K/yr
All regular full-time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including ... Must have or willing to acquire FAA Part 107 sUAS drone pilot certification * Surveying knowledge ...
MTT UAS Advisor/Trainer
Aberdeen, MD · On-site
$158K/yr
Intelligence Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type ... sUAS Remote Pilot Certificate) • Experience with all RPV (land, air, and sea) and ability to ...
MTT UAS Advisor/Trainer
Aberdeen, MD · On-site
$158K/yr
Intelligence Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type ... sUAS Remote Pilot Certificate) • Experience with all RPV (land, air, and sea) and ability to ...
Airport Operations Coordinator
Frederick, MD · On-site
$27.86 - $30.64/hr
Airport - 310 Aviation Way, Frederick, MD 21701, MD Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202600057 ... Maryland Class B CDL * FAA Private Pilot Certificate, FAA sUAS Certificate, or similar. * Snow ...
Airport Operations Coordinator
Frederick, MD · On-site
$27.86 - $30.64/hr
Airport - 310 Aviation Way, Frederick, MD 21701, MD Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202600057 ... Maryland Class B CDL * FAA Private Pilot Certificate, FAA sUAS Certificate, or similar. * Snow ...
Scientist I
Paducah, KY · On-site
$43K - $70K/yr
... Status Full-Time Required Education MS Click here for more information about equivalencies ... System (sUAS) Remote Pilot Certificate to support aerial data collection activities. A typical ...
Scientist I
Paducah, KY · On-site
$43K - $70K/yr
... Status Full-Time Required Education MS Click here for more information about equivalencies ... System (sUAS) Remote Pilot Certificate to support aerial data collection activities. A typical ...
Scientist I
Lexington, KY · On-site
$44K - $71K/yr
... Status Full-Time Required Education MS Click here for more information about equivalencies ... System (sUAS) Remote Pilot Certificate to support aerial data collection activities. A typical ...
Scientist I
Lexington, KY · On-site
$44K - $71K/yr
... Status Full-Time Required Education MS Click here for more information about equivalencies ... System (sUAS) Remote Pilot Certificate to support aerial data collection activities. A typical ...
Specialist Engineer. Flight Test
Truth Or Consequences, NM · On-site
$136K - $207K/yr
... SUAs). * Practitioner and advocate of good crew resource management (CRM) practices. * Test Pilot ... S. base salary range for this full-time position is $136,063.00-$207,596.00. The base pay actually ...
Specialist Engineer. Flight Test
Truth Or Consequences, NM · On-site
$136K - $207K/yr
... SUAs). * Practitioner and advocate of good crew resource management (CRM) practices. * Test Pilot ... S. base salary range for this full-time position is $136,063.00-$207,596.00. The base pay actually ...
Field Service Technician
San Mateo, CA · On-site
... sUAS drones. FSTs report into the Customer Support Operation Team and work with other internal ... Experience in areas such as UAS operations / piloting, Mapping, Surveying, or Photogrammetry
Field Service Technician
San Mateo, CA · On-site
... sUAS drones. FSTs report into the Customer Support Operation Team and work with other internal ... Experience in areas such as UAS operations / piloting, Mapping, Surveying, or Photogrammetry
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$56.50 - $73/hr
Full-time
Medical, Retirement, PTO
Posted 27 days ago
Job description
About the role:
Skydio is looking for a seasoned Solutions Engineer based in the Northeast to join our team of Solutions Engineers tasked with covering some of the largest public safety agencies in the United States. In this capacity, you will be responsible for demonstrating Skydio's true end to end solutions for public safety operations across a regional territory of State and local government agencies including law enforcement, fire and rescue service, emergency management, and public works. In addition to direct experience with Public Safety sUAS operations, a successful candidate for this role will love to travel, have drone-as-first-responders (DFR) operations experience, and be detail oriented; able to conduct thorough discovery as well as capture customer feedback used to guide product development, and work cross functionally to prepare Customer Success Plans. Exceptional candidates will also have extensive product knowledge on commonly used Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) products, situational awareness/real-time information software systems, evidence management systems, Video Management Systems (VMS), as well as a working knowledge of API integrations.
Solutions Engineers are critical members of the Skydio Sales Team and work with Account Executives to secure our customer's business, but more importantly to ensure the long term success of their sUAS programs with Skydio by laying the proper foundations.
This position offers the flexibility of remote work, with an expected travel requirement of 50-75% and reports to the Manager of Solutions Engineering, Major Accounts.
How you'll make an impact:
- Collaborate with our Nation's largest Public Safety agencies to understand their needs and develop tailored drone solutions as a trusted expert and integral member of the Major Accounts Team.
- Conduct product demonstrations and ensure the smooth integration of technology into customer agency operations and existing data management systems.
- Assist with the coordination, and provide technical support, for "early access" pilot programs of Skydio products.
- Gather and analyze customer feedback to inform product improvements and enhancements.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to support the development and execution of customer projects, including the development of Customer Success Plans and dock installation site readiness.
What makes you a good fit:
- If you are based in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont
- Strong understanding of drone technology, public safety sUAS operations, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically in high-pressure situations.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships with clients.
- Ability to travel 50-75% of the time.
- Ability to lift 60 lbs unaided
- FAA Part 107 Certificate
Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The on-target-earnings (OTE) range for this position is $180,000 - $225,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company's policies and eligibility criteria.
*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position's location.
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About Skydio
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Industry
Aerospace product and parts manufacturing
Company size
51 - 200 Employees
Headquarters location
Redwood City, CA, US
Year founded
2009