Certification and Airworthiness Specialist (Remote, US-only)

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.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (engineering or aerospace-related field is a plus)

Familiarity with aircraft regulatory processes (UAS Exemptions, Part 21, Part 23, etc.)

Excellent cross-functional collaboration, time management and prioritization skills

Ability to travel for on-site headquarters visits as needed

Ability to evaluate evolving hardware, software, and technical specifications against complex legal frameworks to determine licensing requirements and adapt compliance strategies independently.

Proficiency in drafting, submitting, and tracking administrative applications, permits, and official filings within external agency portals and regulatory databases.

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

$85,000–$125,000 per year. Compensation 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