Skydio · 1 day ago
Flight Test Operator - Data Collector - 12 Month Contract
Fort Collins, CO
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$30/hr - $40/hrSkydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, focusing on empowering a diverse audience of drone users. They are seeking a Flight Test Operator to conduct drone flight operations and gather critical data for their AI systems across various environments, requiring extensive travel.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Drone ManagementDronesMachine LearningRobotics
Responsibilities
Safely operate Skydio drones in diverse environments (urban, rural, industrial, forested, etc.) to collect data for product development and validation
Execute structured flight test plans, including repeatable scripted scenarios and exploratory flights
Collect, label, and manage high volumes of sensor, imagery, and telemetry data
Provide clear, detailed feedback on test results, anomalies, and environmental factors
Collaborate with Skydio’s engineering and autonomy teams to align on data needs, test objectives, and operational constraints
Maintain equipment, troubleshoot hardware/software issues, and ensure readiness for upcoming data collection campaigns
Travel required 100% of the time to conduct data collection at various sites, test ranges, and field environments
Qualification
Required
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Quarterly Travel to HQ (San Mateo, CA) for Together Weeks
Proven experience operating drones in real-world environments
Strong situational awareness and commitment to safe flight practices
Ability to follow structured procedures while adapting to changing field conditions
Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively across the U.S. and abroad
Strong communication and documentation skills
Preferred
Background in aviation, robotics, or field data collection
Experience with UAV flight testing, logging, or technical data capture
Familiarity with Skydio platforms or other advanced autonomous drone systems
Technical proficiency with computers, sensors, and troubleshooting
Benefits
Group health insurance plans
Company
Skydio
Skydio uses artificial intelligence to create flying drones that are used by consumer, enterprise, and government customers.
Founded in 2014
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (34)
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2023 (22)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$740MKey Investors
Linse CapitalAndreessen HorowitzN47
2024-11-15Series E· $170M
2023-02-27Series E· $230M
2021-02-28Series D· $170M
Leadership Team
Adam Bry
Co-founder & CEO
Tom Moss
COO (2018-2020), CEO APAC (2020-2024), Chief Corp Dev (2024~)
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