Skyways

VP of Production

Lead a production ramp for a complex hardware system; build manufacturing processes used daily; own throughput, yield, cost, and delivery; push engineering and operations to align.

Autonomy Lead

Leadership role owning autonomy stack, with strong software and hardware integration, and ability to guide a small team.

Staff Mechanical Engineer

Lead architecture and development of critical aircraft structures; own hardware from concept through build, test, and flight; mentor engineers and drive system integration.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering; experience with complex hardware, CAD, prototyping, and system integration; strong collaboration.

Mechanical Engineer

Design mechanical components for aircraft, build prototypes, test hardware; CAD; cross-functional collaboration.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior manufacturing engineer with experience developing manufacturing processes for complex hardware; experience with composites and production documentation.

Manufacturing Engineer

Develop manufacturing processes, create docs, design tooling, support production, and collaborate with design/engineering.

Technical Program Manager

Experience delivering programs for aircraft or complex hardware; cross-functional program management; translate requirements into plans.

Technician

4+ years hands-on experience with aircraft, drones, robotics, or electromechanical systems; direct composite fabrication experience (wet layup/prepreg); experience in aircraft assembly and wiring; strong troubleshooting; read and follow technical drawings.

Regulatory and Certification Manager

Experience leading aviation/UAS certification programs; ability to shape regulatory strategies; engage with civil aviation authorities; translate policy, safety, and technical domains.

Director of Hardware

Lead hardware design and production for UAVs; manage hardware team; ensure manufacturability and reliability; collaborate with flight, software, manufacturing, and supply chain.

Director of Software

Leadership of software across autonomy, mission planning, and internal tooling; hands-on coding in Python/C++/JavaScript; experience shipping production software.

Senior RF / EMI Engineer

5+ years RF/EMI/EMC experience in complex hardware; aviation or satellite background; hands-on lab work; translate theory to flight-ready solutions.

Senior Software Engineer

Frontend-focused senior software engineer with 5+ years React, ElectronJS, JavaScript, Python; experience with mapping/geospatial and real-time data.

Senior Flight Controls Engineer

Flight Controls Engineer

Strong fundamentals in control theory, dynamics, and state estimation; experience implementing flight or vehicle control systems in production code; proficient in C++ and Python; hands-on in simulation, controller tuning, and flight testing; comfortable in early-stage environments with fast iteration.

Flight Test Engineer

Lead flight test campaigns; define objectives; develop plans; analyze data; troubleshoot hardware/software; FAA certs preferred; 55 lb AUW or larger UAVs experience

QA Manager

Build and lead Skyways' Quality Assurance program; establish QMS; ensure FAA/DoD/ISO readiness; 8+ years aerospace quality; AS9100/ISO 9001; US citizen or permanent resident.

Chief Technology Officer

 CTO to scale engineering across autonomy, software, hardware, and systems integration; experience shipping real systems; end-to-end ownership.

Computer Vision & Robotics Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer with 5+ years in computer vision and robotics; strong C++/Python; experience with sensor fusion, non-GPS navigation, and drone tech.

Head of Flight

10+ years leading flight operations or testing; strong regulatory experience; leadership and mentorship; hands-on aviation engineering.

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Engineer

No explicit education or experience requirements listed in the posting.

Subsystem Test Engineer

Experience in mechanical, aerospace or electrical engineering with hands-on testing and data analysis.

Title	Location	Date
VP of Production Full Time Austin, Texas, United States · Onsite	Austin, Texas, United States Onsite	Apr 21, 2026
Autonomy Lead Full Time Austin, Texas, United States · Onsite	Austin, Texas, United States Onsite	Mar 30, 2026
Staff Mechanical Engineer Full Time Austin, Texas, United States · Onsite	Austin, Texas, United States Onsite	Mar 17, 2026
Senior Mechanical Engineer Full Time Austin, Texas, United States · Onsite	Austin, Texas, United States Onsite	Mar 17, 2026
Mechanical Engineer Full Time Austin, Texas, United States · Onsite	Austin, Texas, United States Onsite	Mar 17, 2026
Senior Manufacturing Engineer Full Time Austin, Texas, United States · Onsite	Austin, Texas, United States Onsite	Mar 17, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer Full Time Austin, Texas, United States · Onsite	Austin, Texas, United States Onsite	Mar 17, 2026
Technical Program Manager Full Time Austin, Texas, United States · Onsite	Austin, Texas, United States Onsite	Mar 13, 2026
Technician Full Time · 4+ YOE Austin, Texas, United States · Onsite	Austin, Texas, United States Onsite	Feb 26, 2026
Regulatory and Certification Manager Full Time United States · Remote	United States Remote	Feb 10, 2026
Director of Hardware Full Time Austin, Texas, United States · Onsite	Austin, Texas, United States Onsite	Jan 27, 2026
Director of Software Full Time Austin, Texas, United States · Onsite	Austin, Texas, United States Onsite	Jan 27, 2026
Senior RF / EMI Engineer Full Time · 5+ YOE Austin, Texas, United States · Onsite	Austin, Texas, United States Onsite	Jan 26, 2026
Senior Software Engineer Full Time · 5+ YOE Austin, Texas, United States · Onsite	Austin, Texas, United States Onsite	Jan 22, 2026
Senior Flight Controls Engineer Full Time Austin, Texas, United States · Remote	Austin, Texas, United States Remote	Jan 15, 2026
Flight Test Engineer Full Time Austin, Texas, United States · Onsite	Austin, Texas, United States Onsite	Oct 29, 2025
QA Manager Full Time · 8+ YOE Austin, Texas, United States · Onsite	Austin, Texas, United States Onsite	Oct 26, 2025
Chief Technology Officer Full Time · 5+ YOE Austin, Texas, United States · Onsite	Austin, Texas, United States Onsite	Aug 1, 2025
Computer Vision & Robotics Software Engineer Full Time · 5+ YOE Austin, Texas, United States · Remote	Austin, Texas, United States Remote	Jul 18, 2025
Head of Flight Full Time · 10+ YOE Austin, Texas, United States · Onsite	Austin, Texas, United States Onsite	Jul 11, 2025
Love Aviation? Apply Today! Full Time Austin, Texas, United States · Onsite	Austin, Texas, United States Onsite	Jul 11, 2025
Subsystem Test Engineer Full Time · 3+ YOE Austin, Texas, United States · Onsite	Austin, Texas, United States Onsite	Jul 1, 2025

Activities	Unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturingAutonomous flight software developmentAir cargo transportation servicesAerospace hardware engineeringLogistics systems integration
Headquarters	US
Industries	AerospaceDefense
Name	Skyways
Employees	39
Type	Private
Tagline	Manufacturer of autonomous long-range cargo aircraft for logistics.
Founded	2,017
Website	skyways.com
Latest Funding Round	Debt Financing
Latest Funding Year	2,025
Latest Funding Amount	5,000,000
Latest Investors	Leonid Capital Partners

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