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Flight Test Engineer - Camera Quality

Skydio· R&D
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San Mateo, California, United States$135k - $180kFull-timePosted 4d ago

About the role

Flight Test Engineer focused on Camera and Image Quality responsible for rigorous testing of camera systems across environmental and operating conditions to ensure top-tier imaging performance of Skydio drones.

Responsibilities

  • Perform regression tests to ensure that camera systems maintain optimal performance after software or hardware updates
  • Execute master testing of camera functionalities to validate new software that affects image capture and processing
  • Collaborate with the hardware team to refine and optimize camera systems for customer use
  • Identify and troubleshoot camera-specific issues, such as image quality degradation, exposure control, and focus inconsistencies
  • Gather and analyze flight data to provide actionable insights that improve camera system performance and stability
  • Work with product teams and flight test engineers to ensure that Skydio’s camera systems are best-in-class

Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of camera systems and image quality fundamentals, with experience in exposure, color accuracy, and focus control
  • Background in software QA/testing, especially related to imaging systems
  • Familiarity with mobile app testing (iOS/Android) and how they interface with camera systems
  • Excellent communication skills with a focus on documenting camera performance and test results
  • Hands-on experience with cameras in a testing or production environment, with a desire to spend significant time outdoors running tests
  • FAA Part 107 license certification is required for this role

Skills

Required:Camera systems expertiseImage quality and exposure controlSoftware QA / testingDocumentation and communication
Nice to have:Mobile app testing (iOS/Android)

Benefits

  • Paid vacation time
  • sick leave
  • holiday pay
  • 401K savings plan
  • group health insurance plans
  • equity in the form of stock options
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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