At Skyways, we are building the future of air transportation with fully autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Backed by significant funding, including a $37M STRATFI contract from the U.S. Air Force, we operate at the intersection of commercial and defense markets. We have designed, built, and flown aircraft with real customers and government partners, and are now entering the next phase of the company: scaling toward production.
Based in Austin, TX and supported by top investors including Y Combinator, Skyways blends rapid iteration with real world deployment. We design, test, and operate our systems in the field, then bring those learnings directly back into engineering and product decisions. As we grow, we are looking for builders and leaders who want real ownership, technical depth, and the opportunity to help take an aircraft from successful deployments to full production.
The Opportunity
We plan to launch our internship program in 2026. Interns at Skyways will work alongside engineers, operators, and builders on meaningful projects in areas such as mechanical design, composites, software development, flight testing, and operations. If you are excited about Skyways and want to be considered once internships open, send us your resume, portfolio, or even a short note about what you would love to work on. We will keep your information on file and reach out when opportunities go live.
Who You Might Be:
An engineering student who wants to see your designs fly.
A builder or maker who thrives on hands-on work and autonomy.
A coder who loves robotics, autonomy, or flight systems.
An operator who wants to learn how to scale a fast-moving startup.
Above all, someone who loves hard problems and wants to help make the future real.
Why Join Skyways:
Real technology with real customers. Our aircraft fly missions today.
Small team with big ownership. Every person shapes the product and culture.
Mission driven. We believe autonomy in the air will transform how civilization moves.
Learn by doing. Your projects will touch actual aircraft, not just paper studies.
Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!
Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.
Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
