QA Manager
SkywaysAustin, Texas, United States
Posted October 26, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Skyways is pioneering fully autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for cargo transportation, leveraging aerospace engineering, automation, AI, and computer vision. Our vertical take-off and landing capabilities aim to revolutionize the future of transportation, offering a distinctive solution that enhances efficiency and sustainability in logistics.
Job Description
Skyways is a rapidly growing startup building a new form of air transportation (flying car) based on autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles. The QA Manager will be responsible for building and leading the company's quality foundation from the ground up, ensuring that all products meet high standards before release. This is an entrepreneurial role focused on innovative systems and processes in a new field.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in quality assurance or quality engineering in aerospace, defense, or automotive manufacturing
- Proven experience setting up and scaling QMS processes in a production environment
- Deep understanding of AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent frameworks
- Hands-on approach to solving production and supplier issues
- Ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and flight teams
- Strong documentation habits and attention to detail
- Passion for aviation and for building real systems that fly
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (due to ITAR regulations)
