Senior Operations Systems Engineer
Skydio·Hayward, California, United States·Posted 11 September 2026
About the role
Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions. About the Role: Skydio is seeking a Senior Operations Systems Engineer to help build out world class operations and manufacturing systems to support our scaling US manufacturing facilities. This will include evaluating make vs buy evaluations for applications, and being capable of integrating 3P applications or developing bespoke Palantir applications that will enable best in class systems integrations, automation, and AI insights and allow our operations to continue our rapid scaling. This implementation will build on the…
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