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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days Skyryse's roles stay open a median of 36 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 94% of Skyryse's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Skyryse
- high 6 stale, 0 reposted of 17 open
- Hiring momentum
- 20 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Skyryse's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Skyryse.
About this role
The Chief Engineer will lead the development and certification of fly-by-wire flight control systems at Skyryse. This role involves overseeing project planning, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing technical risks, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The Chief Engineer will also work closely with executive leadership and certification bodies to drive the architectural vision and execution of the SkyOS solution.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Skyryse as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience
- 10+ years of professional experience in full-cycle engineering roles
- Hands-on experience designing fly-by-wire flight control systems
- Experience with component-level qualification for aerospace applications
- Experience with applicable aviation certification requirements and the evidence they demand
Nice to have
- Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or a related field
- 15+ years of professional experience in full-cycle engineering roles
- Experience with rotorcraft design and verification
- Familiarity with ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C, DO-254, and 14 CFR Part 27 certification
- Background in complex embedded systems or avionics integration
What you get
- Salary Range: $250,000 - $300,000
- Valuable stock option plan
- Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
- Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the team size or structure provided
- The role involves significant responsibility and accountability, which may lead to high pressure
- The position requires direct interaction with high-level executives and regulatory bodies, which may be demanding
Summarised from Skyryse's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Skyryse on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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