Kyle Sheehan
About Kyle Sheehan
Kyle Sheehan is a Flight Test Engineer with extensive experience in managing testing for experimental hardware and software. He has over 1000 hours of commercial UAV operations and holds multiple FAA certifications.
Work at Skydio
Kyle Sheehan has been employed at Skydio as a Flight Test Engineer since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing testing across experimental hardware and software. He plays a crucial part in ensuring the reliability and performance of products. His work involves creating and developing test cases for software releases, contributing to the quality assurance process. Kyle coordinates with cross-functional teams, including legal, wireless, hardware/reliability, autonomy, and design, to facilitate effective collaboration during product development.
Education and Expertise
Kyle Sheehan earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Unmanned Aerial Systems from Purdue University, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. His education provided a strong foundation in UAV technology and operations. He is proficient in using ground station software tools such as QGround Control, Pix4D, and Mission Planner, which highlights his technical expertise in UAV software applications. Additionally, he holds FAA Part 61 and Part 107 certificates, demonstrating his proficiency in both manned and unmanned aircraft operations.
Background
Prior to his role at Skydio, Kyle worked at Amazon as a Prime Air Logistics Coordinator III for six months in 2019. He then transitioned to Volansi, where he served as an R&D Flight Test Engineer and Operator from 2020 to 2021 in Concord, California. In this position, he gained valuable experience in flight testing and operations. His background includes extensive hands-on experience in commercial UAV operations, accumulating over 1000 hours in the field.
Achievements
In his current position as a Flight Test Engineer, Kyle Sheehan specializes in the bring-up of new products, indicating his involvement in the initial stages of product development and testing. He also trains new hires on safe piloting skills, company standard operating procedures (SOPs), and emergency procedures, contributing to team development and safety training. His role emphasizes the importance of quality assurance and collaboration within cross-functional teams.