Skydio · 5 days ago
National Security Solutions Specialist (NatSec Dock)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$127K/yr - $158K/yr
3+ years expSkydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. They are seeking a Solutions Engineer to serve as the Dock Subject Matter Expert for Federal and Defense customers, responsible for winning technical validation and deploying dock-based autonomous systems.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Drone ManagementDronesMachine LearningRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Partner with Sales and Customer Success to win technical validation and define deployment success criteria
Serve as the Dock subject matter expert for Skydio’s autonomous systems operating in cloud and on-premise environments
Lead system demonstrations, proofs-of-concept, and field trials, including hands-on dock installation, configuration, operation, and troubleshooting
Deploy and support dock-based hardware and software, ensuring systems are installed, tested, configured, and delivering value as agreed
Design, deploy, and troubleshoot compliant cloud, on-premise, WiFi, cellular, and IP networking architectures
Communicate directly with customers to understand requirements, address issues, and manage expectations
Act as the customer’s technical representative internally, coordinating with Product, Engineering, and Sales to resolve issues and fulfill requests
Track and manage deployment and implementation efforts for federal customers
Quantify product feedback and brief internal stakeholders to influence software, hardware, and deployment improvements
Build scalable deployment processes for dock installations on secure government networks
Support customer onboarding, training, and early operational use to drive long-term adoption and expansion
Support executive briefings, customer reviews, and go-to-market activities as required
Qualification
Required
Ability to travel up to 70 percent of the time
FAA Part 107 certification or ability to obtain
Active Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain
This role will be driving the development of products for our military customers, and is subject to a government contract that requires Skydio to limit this position to candidates with US Citizenship. We welcome every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States to apply. However, at this time, Skydio does not currently offer employment-based visa or permanent residency sponsorship for this role
3+ years supporting cloud-connected or on-premise hardware and software systems
Strong hands-on experience with WiFi, cellular, and IP networking, including troubleshooting connectivity issues
Familiarity with compliant cloud environments, on-premise deployments, and secure data handling
Experience installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining hardware systems in customer environments
Familiarity with Linux-based systems and mechanical or robotic platforms
Proven ability to implement new technology and coordinate with technical teams to deliver on customer schedules
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort presenting to customers and internal stakeholders
Experience working directly with customers through proactive, metrics-based engagement
Comfortable working outdoors, at height, and performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs and climbing ladders
Preferred
Basic scripting or software integration experience
Working knowledge of REST APIs and customer integrations
Experience with commercial or government autonomous aircraft systems
Cloud or infrastructure certifications
Degrees in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical fields
Experience bridging operators and engineers, with credibility in both field deployments and technical discussions
Benefits
Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive benefits packages
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
401K savings plan
Company
Skydio
Skydio uses artificial intelligence to create flying drones that are used by consumer, enterprise, and government customers.
501-1000 employees
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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