Join Skydio as an Autonomy Engineer to develop and implement planning and control strategies for our next-generation tailsitter platform.
Posted by employer 8 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Autonomy Engineer at Skydio, the individual will focus on developing and implementing advanced planning and control systems for the F10 tailsitter drone platform. Key skills include proficiency in C++ and Python, experience with real-time hardware control, and a solid understanding of aircraft dynamics and control theory. This position is ideal for someone with a strong software engineering background and a passion for tackling complex challenges in autonomous flight. Skydio fosters a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives in its innovative approach to drone technology.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Skydio's careers page October 31, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for AI/ML roles (median ~$190,000).
- Starts above 68% of 121 comparable mid ai/ml roles in United States that list Python we track (median $150,000 across 54 companies). See Python salary trends
- Python appears in 49.9% of 477 comparable mid ai/ml roles in United States; C++ appears in 10.3% of 477 comparable mid ai/ml roles in United States.
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Skydio lists $170,000–$240,000 for this role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Aerodynamics, C++, Control Theory, Python, dynamics, non-linear optimization.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Skydio targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Autonomy Engineer - Fixed Wing Planning & Controls role at Skydio.
From the original posting
About the Role:
As an Autonomy Engineer you will contribute to the development and implementation of the core planning & control stack on F10, Skydio’s tailsitter platform. The F10 must reliably operate in the many tailsitter aerodynamic regimes – this coupled with the longer horizon of a faster vehicle makes the planning and control problems challenging and unique.
Learn more about F10, our next-generation tailsitter platform, here.
How You'll Make an Impact:
Architect, implement, simulate, and flight test new motion planning strategies
Develop, tune, and analyze new flight controllers
Refine and understand the aerodynamic and dynamic model of a tailsitter aircraft using simulated and flight test data
Inform aspects of hardware design such as sensor requirements and aerodynamic control authority through simulation and analysis
Get out of your comfort zone and help across the stack where needed
What Makes You a Good Fit:
Strong proficiency in C++ and Python in real-time contexts,
Experience shipping software that controls real hardware, e.g. aircraft, drones, robots, etc.
Knowledge of aircraft and rotorcraft dynamics.
Experience with non-linear optimization.
Modern and classical control theory and practice.
Strong software engineering fundamentals and a commitment to writing clean, well-designed, maintainable, readable code.
Experience collaborating in a larger code base.
Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.
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 annual base salary range for this position is $170,000 - $240,000*. 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.
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