We are harnessing automation and electrification to make aviation safer, cleaner, and more cost-effective than ever before. Backed by Y Combinator.
About the role
Pyka is seeking a driven and detail-oriented full time Certification and Airworthiness Specialist to support certification and airworthiness efforts of our autonomous aircraft.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree (engineering or aerospace-related field is a plus)
- Familiarity with aircraft regulatory processes (UAS Exemptions, Part 21, Part 23, etc.)
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration, time management and prioritization skills
- Ability to travel for on-site headquarters visits as needed
- Ability to evaluate evolving hardware, software, and technical specifications against complex legal frameworks to determine licensing requirements and adapt compliance strategies independently
- Proficiency in drafting, submitting, and tracking administrative applications, permits, and official filings within external agency portals and regulatory databases
More about this role
Pyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation.
To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems.
We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.
Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services...
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