Deployed Flight Test Engineer
About Pyka
Pyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation.
To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems.
We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.
Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce CO2 emissions in their respective industries.
What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day.
Role Overview
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 or Victoria Island, 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:
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Recurrent training and preparation at Pyka test facilities in Dixon or Victoria Island, CA - 1 week
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Deployment abroad - 3 weeks
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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 standardization of aircraft ground and flight operations and procedures, instructional techniques, as well as informing the evolution of the product itself.
An engineering degree is not required, although the candidate must be technically knowledgeable, preferably with experience with flight operations with either manned aircraft or UAVs.
Senior Business Development Manager (US)
About Pyka
Pyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation.
To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems.
We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.
Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce CO2 emissions in their respective industries.
What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day.
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven sales/business development professional to join our team, the leading provider of autonomous agricultural spray aircraft in North America. As the agricultural sector continues to embrace innovation, our products are revolutionizing how farms optimize yields, reduce operational costs and improve safety. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-growth industry, leveraging advanced drone technology to offer farmers and agribusinesses an efficient and sustainable solution to modern agricultural challenges. You will play a key role in introducing our products to the North American market, cultivating relationships with clients, and driving sales in one of the world’s most important agricultural economies.
In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and engaging with potential clients, including large-scale farmers, agribusinesses, cooperatives, and distributors. You'll need to effectively communicate the benefits of our products. You will manage the sales cycle from initial prospecting to closing, ensuring a seamless experience for the customer. Strong negotiation skills, an in-depth understanding of agriculture and technology, and the ability to provide tailored data, insights, and solutions based on client needs will be essential for success in this position.
Our ideal candidate will have a passion for agricultural innovation and a proven track record in sales, preferably in the Agtech or drone industries. Familiarity with the US and Canadian agricultural landscape are essential, while knowledge of drone technology or experience in precision agriculture is a plus. If you are a motivated self-starter with the ability to build strong client relationships and drive business growth, this is your chance to join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of agricultural technology.
Associate Electrical Engineer
About Pyka
Pyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation.
To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems.
We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.
Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce CO2 emissions in their respective industries.
What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day.
Role Overview
Pyka is looking for an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and testing of critical electrical subsystems for our autonomous electric aircraft. You will work under the mentorship of senior engineers, applying your foundational knowledge to real-world challenges while gaining deeper expertise in power electronics, embedded systems, and flight hardware.
\n- Contribute to the full PCBA design cycle (schematic capture, component selection, PCB layout) under the mentorship of senior engineers.
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Assemble, bring up, and perform functional verification of PCBs in the lab.
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Conduct bench testing, collect and analyze data, and support troubleshooting of electrical and embedded system issues.
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Assist in the development of hardware for power systems, avionics, and sensors.
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Create and maintain engineering documentation, including test procedures, design notes, and board bring-up reports.
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Work closely with the Production team to bring designs from prototype design to our customers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Mechanical, Software, and Flight Test) during system integration and field testing.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
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0–2 years of professional experience (relevant internship or co-op experience strongly preferred).
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Strong foundational understanding of electronics lab equipment (oscilloscope, power supply, multimeter).
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Hands-on experience with PCB layout and schematic capture tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Eagle).
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Familiarity with Linux, embedded systems and C/C++ programming.
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Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, inquisitive attitude.
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Hands-on experience from student design teams (Formula SAE, robotics, drones, solar car, etc.).
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Familiarity with motor control concepts (FOC, PWM, inverters) or power electronics.
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Exposure to safety-critical design principles or failure analysis (DFMEA).
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Eagerness to learn and take ownership of small-to-medium-sized design tasks.
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We understand that candidates bring different strengths and experiences, and you don’t need to meet every qualification to be considered. If this role excites you, we’d love to learn more about you. You may be a great fit even if your background doesn’t align perfectly with the list.
- $83,000–$105,000 per year base salary + equity. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are subject to change.
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Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance
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FSA with employer matching
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401(k)
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Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off
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Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
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Pre-tax commuter benefits
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Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks
Export Control Requirements
This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.
Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.
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We do not work with external recruiters; if you are an external recruiter, please do not reach out.
Associate Mechanical Design Engineer (Pelican)
About Pyka
Pyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation.
To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems.
We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.
Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce CO2 emissions in their respective industries.
What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day.
Our Mechanical Engineering team members work closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Flight Test Engineers, and other Mechanical Engineers to design, test, and iterate on mechanical components and assemblies. This role is fast-paced and highly impactful—the Pyka MDE team handles the same amount of hardware as teams 10x the size. You’ll have the opportunity to move quickly, significantly contribute to flight hardware, and accelerate your professional development and career growth.
- Iterative Design: Improve the design of existing components for better manufacturability, usability, and durability under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Testing & Validation: Support the thorough environmental and structural validation of aircraft parts, materials, and assemblies.
- Root-Cause Analysis: Assist in the investigation, root-causing, and solution testing for hardware bugs that arise during field testing.
- Fleet Support: Actively participate in supporting our existing fleet of aircraft while learning the ropes for next-generation development.
Senior Fleet Maintenance Technician
About Pyka
Pyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation.
To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems.
We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.
Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce CO2 emissions in their respective industries.
What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day.
Role Overview
Pyka is looking for a Senior Fleet Maintenance Technician to support the development and commercial deployments of its advanced autonomous aircraft. This position requires a proactive, hands-on technician with a strong technical background and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset. The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and capable of thriving in dynamic field and test environments.
As a Senior Fleet Maintenance Technician, you will report directly to the U.S. Fleet Maintenance manager and play an active role in the preparation and execution of maintenance for our fleet of deployed autonomous aircraft within the U.S. and globally.
Your duties will vary significantly from week to week depending on our flight testing schedules and the needs of our customers. This position plays a critical role in maintaining fleet readiness, supporting field operations, and providing technical feedback to inform design and manufacturing decisions. You’ll be deeply integrated with our Engineering, Testing, and Operations teams, and your contributions will directly impact aircraft reliability, safety, and product evolution. Finally, you will often support Pyka's flight test team with logistics and transportation planning, and occasionally support ground operations during flight test days.
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Troubleshoot, repair, and validate functionality of electrical and mechanical subsystems prior to deployment
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Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and field repairs in accordance with Pyka procedures.
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Develop, organize, and maintain detailed maintenance records to support fleet-wide traceability and future compliance systems
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Maintain and update documentation of maintenance procedures and support ongoing development of Pyka aircraft maintenance manuals
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Provide feedback relating to maintenance and serviceability to Pyka's engineering teams in order to inform aircraft improvements
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Occasionally support logistics and transportation planning for flight testing operations and customer deliveries
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Maintain and service remote deployed aircrafts on an occasional basis, travel domestically or internationally to customer locations (2 times per quarter)
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Instruct flight operations team and operating partners in the maintenance training program
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3+ years hands-on work with electrical and mechanical systems
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General understanding of autonomous vehicles and typical subsystems (instruments, actuators, on-board computers, etc.)
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Experience with electrical systems and troubleshooting: continuity checks, voltage and current measurements, wiring inspection, including crimps and connectors, functionality checks of instruments by looking at live data or data logs
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Basic high voltage safety knowledge and comfortable working on 120 VDC, 20 ~ 30 kW systems
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Experience inspecting and identifying damage in composite builds and various mechanical components
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Experience maintaining and upgrading safety-critical systems: ability to design and follow appropriate inspection and test plans for sensors, actuators and mechanical systems to ensure quality before returning to service.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Exceptional attention to detail, systematic troubleshooting skills, and a continuous improvement mindset
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FAA A&P certification is strongly preferred, but not required.
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We understand that candidates bring different strengths and experiences, and you don’t need to meet every qualification to be considered. If this role excites you, we’d love to learn more about you. You may be a great fit even if your background doesn’t align perfectly with the list.
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$40.00-$45.00/hour + equity. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are subject to change.
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Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance
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FSA with employer matching
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401(k)
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Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off
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Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
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Pre-tax commuter benefits
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Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks
Export Control Requirements
This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.
Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.
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We do not work with external recruiters; if you are an external recruiter, please do not reach out.
Senior Account Executive (Brazil)
About Pyka
Pyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation.
To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems.
We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.
Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce C02 emissions in their respective industries.
What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day.
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven sales professional to join our team, the leading provider of autonomous agricultural spray aircraft in Brazil. As the agricultural sector continues to embrace innovation, our products are revolutionizing how farms optimize yields, reduce operational costs and improve safety. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-growth industry, leveraging advanced drone technology to offer farmers and agribusinesses an efficient and sustainable solution to modern agricultural challenges. You will play a key role in introducing our products to the Brazilian market, cultivating relationships with clients, and driving sales in one of the world’s most important agricultural economies.
In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and engaging with potential clients, including large-scale farmers, agribusinesses, cooperatives, and distributors. You'll need to effectively communicate the benefits of our products. You will manage the sales cycle from initial prospecting to closing, ensuring a seamless experience for the customer. Strong negotiation skills, an in-depth understanding of agriculture or technology, and the ability to provide tailored solutions based on client needs will be essential for success in this position.
Our ideal candidate will have a passion for agricultural innovation and a proven track record in sales, preferably in the Agtech or drone industries. Fluency in Portuguese and familiarity with the Brazilian agricultural landscape are essential, while knowledge of drone technology or experience in precision agriculture is a plus. If you are a motivated self-starter with the ability to build strong client relationships and drive business growth, this is your chance to join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of agricultural technology in Brazil.
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Work as part of Pyka's sales team to develop the Brazilian agricultural customer base for Pelican Spray.
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Ongoing interaction with existing and near-term prospective customers successfully leading sales campaigns to initial and repeat Purchase Orders.
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Act as primary contact for customer sales inquiries.
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Prepare and negotiate sales quotations to customers from initial prospecting to transaction closing.
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Prepare customer briefings and meeting reports for Pyka senior management.
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Support logistics for customer demonstrations and agricultural shows/events.
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Explore and develop new customer relationships across Brazil, with primary focus in strong agricultural areas, such as MT, BA, SP, MS and MA.
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Prepare market assessment and overview analyses on customer segmentation to support near- and medium-term growth opportunities for Pelican Spray in Brazil.
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Interact with Pyka HQ teams to facilitate smooth aircraft delivery logistics.
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Support Flight Ops during initial customer operations on-site.
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5-8 years of experience in the Brazilian agricultural industry.
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Bilingual in both Portuguese/English.
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Stellar communication and presentation skills.
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Experience with agricultural drone operations.
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Knowledge of aerial application operations and competitor products.
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Financially savvy and proven transaction negotiation skills
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Strong understanding of value drivers for Brazilian growers/farmers.
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Expansive network within the Brazilian agricultural market.
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Independent and motivated self-starter.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ideally based in one of the primary focus markets and willing to travel extensively.
- Equity
- Paid expenses and meals
- Health and Dental Plans
- Life Insurance
Export Control Requirements
This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.
Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.
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We do not work with external recruiters; if you are an external recruiter, please do not reach out.
Propulsion Mechanical Engineer (Combustion) - Dropship
About Pyka
Pyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation.
To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems.
We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.
Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce CO2 emissions in their respective industries.
What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day.
Role Overview
This role is for an engineer who isn't afraid to get their hands dirty. You’ll be expected to move quickly, perform your own analysis, and spend as much time in the prototyping shop as you do in CAD.
Some of your first projects will include:
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Engine Integration: Packaging and mounting engine subsystems (cooling, fueling, and exhaust) into the airframe while managing vibration and thermal loads.
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Performance Validation: Designing and running test stands to quantify engine performance (boost, EGT, power output) and iterating on designs based on real-world data.
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Reliability Improvements: Redesigning existing engine-related components to improve durability and ease of maintenance in the field.
Electrical Engineer (Multiple Levels)
About Pyka
Pyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation.
To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems.
We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.
Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce CO2 emissions in their respective industries.
What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day.
Role Overview
Pyka is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our experienced and enthusiastic team of engineers. In this role, you will be responsible for system level and component level design and testing across a wide range of subsystems.
Below is a list of current hardware projects that you will contribute to. Your roles and responsibilities will vary significantly from one week to the next.
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Dual-computer flight computer with multiply redundant power distribution system for actuators and avionics
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High power density motor controller (30kW ~ 100kW)
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BMS/Contact controller for redundant battery system
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Air data board
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Electronics for spray systems
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Various PCBs to streamline testing of the above hardware
Candidates who thrive in fast-paced environments working with a small team will love this role.
- Develop complex electrical subsystems involving FPGA, microprocessors, power, analog, and sensor integrations
- Complete the entire PCBA design cycle including architecture selection, component selection, schematic design, PCB layout, and working with manufacturers
- Test and validate subsystems to meet performance and reliability requirements
- Work with cross-functional teams (Mechanical Engineering, Software, and Flight Testing) on aircraft integration and system level testing
- Write design and testing documents
- We understand that candidates bring different strengths and experiences, and you don’t need to meet every qualification to be considered. If this role excites you, we’d love to learn more about you. You may be a great fit even if your background doesn’t align perfectly with the list.
- Hands-on experience designing and testing microprocessor based circuitry and interfaces to various peripherals; experience with (low to medium speed) FPGA is a plus
- Experience designing power electronics systems such as DC-DC converters, BMSs, and motor controllers
- Experience designing safety critical systems, considering system redundancy as well as failure mode and effects analysis
- Familiarity with general schematic design and PCB layout tools such as Altium, OrCAD, Allegro, Eagle, KiCad, etc.
- Willingness to travel internationally for up to 10% of the time
- An inquisitive attitude with an ability to quickly and deftly research new topics and develop mastery of new subjects
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ideal candidate is not afraid to ask for clarification or give feedback
- The base compensation for this role is $108,000-$192,000 and will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are subject to change.
- Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance
- FSA with employer matching
- 401(k)
- Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off
- Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks
Export Control Requirements
This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items.
Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.
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We do not work with external recruiters; if you are an external recruiter, please do not reach out.
Mechanical Design Engineer (II) (Pelican)
About Pyka
Pyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation.
To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems.
We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.
Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce CO2 emissions in their respective industries.
What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day.
Role Overview
Pyka is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our experienced and enthusiastic team of engineers. In this role, you will take ownership over a variety of mechanical components and subsystems on the aircraft and support them from conceptualization through serial production.
Our Mechanical Engineering team members work closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Flight Test Engineers, and other Mechanical Engineers to design, test, and iterate on mechanical components and assemblies. This role is not for the faint of heart -- the Pyka ME team handles the same amount of hardware as teams 10x the size. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a team that moves extremely quickly with significant opportunities for ownership/contribution, professional development, and growth.
- Improve the design of several existing components for better manufacturability, useability and durability.
- Thoroughly validate environmental requirements on aircraft parts, materials and assemblies
- Lead the investigation, root causing, solution creation, and solution validation of hardware bugs that come up during field testing.
- As a Mechanical Engineer at Pyka, you will be central to supporting our existing fleet of aircraft as well as developing the next generation through continuous learning and iteration.
Mechanical Engineering Intern - Dropship Fall 2026
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