Flight Controls Engineer at Skyways

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Description

Skyways is a fast-growing startup based in Austin, TX, specializing in autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for air transportation. Backed by U.S. Air Force contracts and Silicon Valley investors, Skyways is uniquely positioned to lead aviation innovation with vehicles already in production and serving commercial customers. The company is seeking a Flight Controls Engineer to design, implement, and validate control systems for their autonomous aircraft, focusing on safety, reliability, and performance in real-world operations.

Required Skills

Control Theory
Dynamics
State Estimation
C++
Python
Embedded Systems
Real-time Systems
Simulation
Controller Tuning
Flight Testing

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Experience implementing flight or vehicle control systems in production code.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with UAVs, aerospace systems, or autonomous vehicles.
Familiarity with PX4, ArduPilot, or similar flight control stacks.
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop or software-in-the-loop testing.
Background in fixed-wing, VTOL, or hybrid aircraft control systems.

About Skyways

Skyways

Transportation and Warehousing

Isaac Roberts built Skyways' commercial foundation from zero. Now, as Chief Strategy Officer, he's turning dual-use autonomous aviation into a concrete roadmap.

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