Solutions Engineer - Federal
Skydio · Remote · US Remote ·
COMPENSATION
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Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Fully remote (US)
- Federal Drone Tech
- Security Clearance
- Senior Level
- US Citizens Only
Join Skydio as a Solutions Engineer focused on the federal sector. You will bridge the gap between product capabilities and customer requirements, leading technical discovery, proof-of-concepts, and system validations for government clients. This position requires deep understanding of federal contracting and autonomous flight technology.
What you'll do
- Lead technical discovery to understand federal customer requirements and success metrics
- Conduct proof-of-concepts and field trials for Skydio product lines
- Prepare and execute system demonstrations, including setup and troubleshooting
- Guide sales and product teams on federal contracting validation exercises
- Support business development by writing technical content for RFIs and RFPs
- Act as subject matter expert and voice of the customer for federal accounts
What you'll need
- Active Secret or Top-Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain one
- FAA Part 107 Certification or ability to obtain it
- 5+ years of experience with a Technical Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Experience with federal acquisition processes for technology
- Technical background in UAV systems, radio systems, software, or security
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including internationally
- Must be a US Citizen due to government contract restrictions
Nice to have
- Prior military or federal UAS operator, maintainer, or instructor experience
- Experience operating in contested or degraded environments like GPS-denied areas
- Hands-on experience with RF systems, datalinks, and mesh networking radios
- Familiarity with counter-UAS and airspace deconfliction strategies
- Understanding of sensor payloads and tactical data-sharing tools such as TAK
- Professional working proficiency in a foreign language, especially Spanish
Stack
- UAV Systems
- RF Systems
- TAK
- Mesh Networking Radios
How you'll work
- Travel required up to 50% of the time
- Some international travel expected
- Role restricted to US Citizens only
What you get
- Annual salary range $150,000 - $230,000
- Equity in the form of stock options
- Group health insurance plans
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay
- 401K savings plan
- Relocation assistance may be provided