Skyways
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Austin, TX · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 126 days ago
LogisticsRoboticsHardware Design
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 design, build, test, and iterate on mechanical systems that directly impact aircraft performance, manufacturability, and operational reliability.
- The work spans structural design, mechanisms, integration, and rapid hardware development across autonomous aircraft platforms.
- You will work closely with electrical, manufacturing, flight test, and operations teams to move quickly from design concepts to flight-ready hardware.
Requirements
- The role requires strong engineering judgment, hands-on execution, and the ability to solve difficult problems in fast-moving development environments.
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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