Autonomy Engineer – Planning and Controls

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in‑class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios, and beyond.

About the role:

The planning algorithms running onboard the vehicle define its behavior, giving our drones their character. You will contribute to the development and implementation of the core motion‑planning software, touching everything from the low‑level stabilization and control, to high‑level, task‑specific frameworks.

How you'll make an impact:

• Conceive, design, implement, simulate, evaluate, and fly new mo...