Flight Support Engineer (Contract, Brazil) at Pyka

Brazil

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, Aviation, Autonomous Systems, AgricultureIndustries

Requirements

Technically knowledgeable, preferably with experience in flight operations with manned aircraft or UAVs
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to travel (~80% time deployed at customer sites in Brazil)
Willing to undergo four weeks initial training in California, USA
Preferred: Experience flying fixed wing UAVs / model aircraft or large multirotors
Preferred: Experience with ground control and mission planning software
Preferred: Experience with mechanical and electrical systems, assembly, and troubleshooting
Preferred: Basic high voltage safety knowledge and comfortable working on 120 VDC, 20 ~ 30 kW systems
Preferred: Familiarity with Linux, command line usage, git
Preferred: Proficient in Portuguese and English

Responsibilities

Travel to and participate in commercial deployments (Brazil) to support flight testing, customer training and product support
Guarantee continuous operations at customer sites by identifying, troubleshooting and fixing any arising issues, both in person and as remote support, with the remote help of Pyka’s engineering teams
Recommend new features, improvements, design changes, etc. to the design team
Conduct diverse fleet maintenance activities, involving the aircraft itself, ground infrastructure, laptops, and batteries
Assemble, prepare and fully test airframe airworthiness after shipment to customer sites
Serve as Pilot In Command or Ground Control Operator of experimental / developmental unmanned aircraft
Lead and/or participate in ground and flight test events as Test Conductor or Test Crew member
Manage complex logistics in support of flight operations

Skills

autonomous aircraft

flight control software

avionics

electric propulsion

aircraft operations

mission setup

customer training

FAA regulations

Pyka

Develops autonomous electric airplanes for agriculture

About Pyka

Pyka develops autonomous electric airplanes that can perform all flight operations without human intervention, including taxiing, takeoff, flight, and landing. These aircraft are particularly efficient, using less power than electric cars and featuring minimal moving parts, making them cost-effective for agricultural applications like crop spraying. Equipped with advanced sensors and software, Pyka's airplanes ensure precise flying close to the ground, reducing waste and increasing efficiency for large-scale farmers. The company's goal is to transform the agricultural aviation industry by providing safe, efficient, and affordable aerial solutions.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$92.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, AerospaceIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary & equity

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

FSA with employer matching

401k

Paid holidays

Unlimited PTO

Free catered lunch & snacks

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems.

Regulatory challenges in defense applications may require stricter compliance.

Dependence on large clients like Heinen Brothers poses revenue risks.

Differentiation

Pyka develops fully autonomous electric aircraft for agriculture and cargo transport.

Their aircraft use less power than electric cars, enhancing cost-effectiveness.

Pyka's Pelican Spray is the largest FAA-authorized UAS for commercial crop spraying.

Upsides

Pyka secured $40M to accelerate aircraft development and commercialization.

Partnership with Sierra Nevada Corporation expands Pyka's defense market reach.

Entry into Brazil with SLC Agrícola showcases global demand for Pyka's technology.

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