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Senior Operations Systems Engineer

skydio

Hayward, California, United States Full-time Posted 3w ago
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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: Skydio is seeking a Senior Operations Systems Engineer to help build out world class operations and manufacturing systems to support our scaling US manufacturing facilities. This will include evaluating make vs buy evaluations for applications, and being capable of integrating 3P applications or developing bespoke Palantir applications that will enable best in class systems integrations, automation, and AI insights and allow our operations to continue our rapid scaling. This implementation will build on the foundation of our existing systems including NetSuite, Arena, Jira, and our home-grown MES. You will partner closely with peers on the business systems team and cross-functional stakeholders including the supply chain and in-house production teams to understand their pain points and leverage your expertise in best practices to develop solutions that drive productivity, scalability, and profitability.   How You’ll Make an Impact: * Collaborate with business stakeholders including production, supply chain, quality, planning, and engineering to conduct thorough problems and needs assessments * Conduct make vs buy decisions to best meet the company's needs * Manage 3P implementation projects by driving stakeholder engagement, defining project requirements, setting development milestones, and holding our development partners accountable for on-time deliverables * Develop and implement applications and tools within Palantir’s product suite to optimize material flow, ECOs, production scheduling, factory execution, and quality * Help integrate new data sources while maintaining the Palantir ontology * Conduct regular meetings and generate reports on project status, highlighting achievements, challenges, and upcoming milestones to ensure all stakeholders are well-informed * Solicit and provide feedback to ensure continuous improvement across systems   What Makes You a Good Fit: * Experience as an implementation lead for Palantir Foundry or similar products * Working level knowledge of SQL, Python, and Java to support building and reviewing customized applications and data pipelines * Have deep knowledge of operations and manufacturing systems and processes, including MES, MRP and PLM * Deep understanding of best practices for defining data structures and building data pipelines to support long term, scalable applications * Deep understanding of hardware and manufacturing business processes * Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements and to make decisions in ambiguity * Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with business stakeholders and third party developers * Ability to prioritize tasks against competing development schedules to maximize effectiveness * Excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication, and cross-functional teamwork skills * Ability to identify and address challenges proactively * Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions   Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, comprehensive benefits, and various incentives and stipends. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $219,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company’s success.   *Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position's location. #LI-BJ1 At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws. For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/

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