Solutions Engineer - State, Local, Educational (SLED) Corrections Security

The role

You will demonstrate autonomous dock solutions for site security across correctional facilities. You will collaborate with leadership to develop tailored drone solutions and conduct product trials inside live secure facilities.

What you will do

• Collaborate with Departments of Corrections and correctional facility leadership to develop tailored drone solutions.
• Conduct product demonstrations and lead dock trials inside correctional facilities.
• Ensure smooth integration of technology into facility operations and existing systems.
• Support agency IT and cybersecurity reviews.
• Own site assessment quality and verify dock locations before deployment.
• Run proofs of concept tied to active opportunities.
• Support airspace path needs including BVLOS approvals, waivers, and COAs.
• Gather and analyze customer feedback to inform product improvements.
• Work with cross-functional teams on Customer Success Plans.
• Help build trial templates, site survey guides, and SOPs.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in security operations at a state, county, or federal correctional facility.
• Deep understanding of correctional facility security operations.
• Strong understanding of drone technology, sUAS operations, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Comfort operating inside a Sales organization.
• Ability to travel 50 to 75% of the time.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs unaided.

Nice to have

• Experience deploying or supporting security technology inside a correctional facility
• Prior service in a security supervisory or leadership role
• Experience with contraband detection and interdiction technology
• Familiarity with Drone as First Responder concepts of operation
• Familiarity with American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation standards
• Familiarity with how drone contraband deliveries are detected and countered
• Experience with correctional emergency response

Benefits

• Equity in the form of stock options
• Group health insurance plans
• Paid vacation time
• Sick leave
• Holiday pay
• 401K savings plan
• Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles

Before you apply

• Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged and required for certain positions.

About the company

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. The team combines expertise in artificial intelligence, hardware and software product development, and customer obsession.