Skyways
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Austin, TX · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 126 days ago
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About the role
- Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations. Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of
- endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure. Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are
Responsibilities
- You will develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and production workflows that improve build quality, efficiency, and repeatability across the aircraft.
- You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, flight, and production teams to identify manufacturing bottlenecks, improve assembly processes, and support rapid iteration as aircraft systems evolve.
Requirements
- Your work will directly impact production throughput, aircraft reliability, and the company's ability to scale deployments.
Company info
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- Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.
- Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Visa & Work Authorization
- permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations
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