# Deployed Flight Test Engineer at Pyka

- Company: Pyka
- What the company does: We are harnessing automation and electrification to make aviation safer, cleaner, and more cost-effective than ever before. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://flypyka.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: California
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $101K to $125K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-06
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/pyka/e7f3540f-b228-4359-8595-a4a6ac596e3b
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/pyka-deployed-flight-test-engineer/

## About the role

Pyka is looking for a deployed flight test engineer to support the development and commercial deployments of its advanced autonomous aircraft. You will set up the first missions of our planes in different locations abroad, and train and support our customers as they operate the aircraft.

## What they're looking for

- Experience flying fixed wing UAVs / model aircraft or large multirotors
- Experience with ground control and mission planning software
- Experience with mechanical and electrical systems, assembly, and troubleshooting
- Basic high voltage safety knowledge and comfortable working on 120 VDC, 20 ~ 30 kW systems
- Familiarity with linux, command line usage, git
- Proficient in Portuguese or Spanish

Tags: Flight Operations