Skyways · 3 weeks ago
QA Engineering Manager
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSkyways is a fast-growing startup focused on innovative air transportation solutions, including autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles. The QA Engineering Manager will be responsible for establishing and leading the quality assurance function, ensuring that all products meet the highest standards throughout their lifecycle.
AerospaceDrone ManagementDronesSoftwareTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build and lead Skyways’ Quality Assurance function from the ground up
Create and implement a complete Quality Management System covering receiving, development, production, and final delivery
Establish clear inspection and documentation processes at every step, from parts arriving to aircraft shipping out
Partner with production and engineering to define QA checkpoints, resolve issues, and drive root cause improvements
Manage supplier quality and incoming inspection programs
Ensure documentation, traceability, and accountability through every build
Prepare the company for FAA, DoD, and ISO audits
Build a culture where quality and speed coexist
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in quality assurance or quality engineering in aerospace, defense, or automotive manufacturing
Proven experience setting up and scaling QMS processes in a production environment
Deep understanding of AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent frameworks
Hands on approach to solving production and supplier issues
Ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and flight teams
Strong documentation habits and attention to detail
Passion for aviation and for building real systems that fly
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident due to ITAR regulations
Preferred
Experience bringing new aircraft or complex systems into production
Familiarity with UAV operations, flight testing, or airworthiness certification
Startup experience building quality programs from zero
Company
Skyways
Skyways designs and manufactures long-range autonomous unmanned cargo aircraft systems for logistics and operational efficiency.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$58.12MKey Investors
Leonid Capital PartnersAFWERX
2025-06-26Debt Financing· $5M
2025-06-09Grant· $37M
2021-12-03Series A· $15M
Leadership Team
Charles Acknin
Co-Founder & CEO
Recent News
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