Deployed Flight Test Engineer

alameda, ca, United-States • Posted June 11, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: alameda, ca
Posted: June 11, 2026
Category: Other-General
Application Deadline: July 21, 2026

Role Description

Pyka is looking for a deployed flight test engineer to support the development and commercial deployments of its advanced autonomous aircraft. You will set up the first missions of our planes in different locations abroad, and train and support our customers as they operate the aircraft. This is your opportunity to test, evaluate and deploy the aircraft of the future.


After a two month initial training in Dixon, CA, you will spend most of your time (~50%) deployed at customer sites for periods of 3 to 5 weeks. 


A typical deployment cycle in this role is: 



  • Recurrent training and preparation at Pyka test facilities in Dixon, CA - 1 week

  • Deployment abroad - 3 weeks

  • Vacation / time off - 3 weeks


This is a multidisciplinary role that interacts with internal and external organizations, so written and verbal communication skills are critical. You will be instrumental in ensuring the st...

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