**Remote Test Pilot**
at Pyka Oakland, CA Pyka is looking for a Remote Test Pilot to support the development and commercial deployments of its advanced autonomous aircraft. You will take an active role in the preparation and execution of flight testing campaigns of cutting-edge new technology and products. This is your opportunity to test, evaluate and deploy the aircraft of the future.
As part of the flight test team you will be actively involved in flight testing programs for our unmanned aircraft, as well as commercial deployments abroad. This is a multi-disciplinary role that interacts with multiple internal and external organizations, so written and verbal communication skills are critical. You'll be instrumental in ensuring the standardization of aircraft ground and flight operations and procedures, flight test and instructional techniques.
**About Pyka**
Pykas goal is to provide society with a new form of fast, environmentally friendly, and accessible transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation.
To get there, were taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building useful, game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems.
Today, we supply our aircraft to agricultural service providers and farmers as an autonomous tool that makes aerial crop protection safer, more targeted and less harmful to surrounding environments. Our vehicles are highly economical to operate and easy to deploy. What you work on at Pyka makes peoples lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one-step closer each day.
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.
We foster a welcoming community within our company that promotes experimentation, asking questions, making simple solutions to complex problems, and expressing different views and opinions. We are a transparent company both internally and externally and do not believe in operating in stealth mode. Lastly, we dont work 60 hour weeks, and dont expect you to either. In this role you will have a great deal of responsibility, earn a competitive salary and benefits, and contribute to the development of groundbreaking technology.
**Responsibilities**
* Support development, operation and demonstration of autonomous aircraft systems in and around the Winters, CA (including remote piloting, mission planning, diagnosing errors, and documenting results)
* Travel to and participate in international commercial deployments (Central America, South America, the Caribbean) to support flight testing and customer training activities for approximately 16 weeks out of the year (non-consecutive)
* Recommend new features, improvements, design changes, etc. to the design team
* Conduct fleet maintenance activities and management
* Serve as Pilot In Command of experimental / developmental unmanned aircraft
* Develop test strategies, test plans and test procedures for the aircraft and components given systems requirements
* Lead and/or participate in ground and flight test events as Test Conductor or Test Crew member
* Manage complex logistics in support of flight test operations
**Preferred Qualifications**
* Part 61 pilot certificate
* Experience flying fixed wing UAVs / model aircraft or large multirotors
* Extensive knowledge of aircraft systems and manuals
* Experience with mechanical and electrical systems, assembly, and troubleshooting
* Experience with ground control software and general computer skills
* Independent and motivated, with an extremely strong work ethic; able to self-direct and manage time
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Proficient in Spanish and/or Portuguese
**Company Perks**
* Competitive salary and equity
* Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance, FSA with employer matching, and 401(k)
* Paid holidays and unlimited PTO
* Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks
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