# Field Readiness Lead, Solutions Engineering at Skydio

- Company: Skydio
- What the company does: AI-powered autonomous drones for Drone as First Responder (DFR), critical infrastructure inspection, tactical ISR, site security, surveying and mapping. Backed by Accel, a16z and IVP.
- Company website: http://www.skydio.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Mateo, California, United States
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $170K to $215K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-02
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/skydio/b038183a-63fa-452e-9964-a121ca28888f?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/skydio-field-readiness-lead-solutions-engineering/

## About the role

Skydio is seeking an experienced operations leader to join our team as Manager, Solutions Operations. This role owns the technical operations the Solutions Engineering organization runs on: the headquarters demo program and the aircraft, docks, and environment behind it, the capture of flight, imagery, and integration content, and the library that holds all of it. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- FAA Part 107 Certificate, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire
- Ability to work on site at Skydio headquarters in San Mateo, California
- Ability to travel approximately 15% of the time
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs unaided
- Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location

Tags: Operations

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/skydio-field-readiness-lead-solutions-engineering/