IT Specialist, XWING
$36 - $48/hour. + Equity
More information about location
Office located in Concord, CA
Autonomous flight technology for unmanned aircraft
Job no longer available
Autonomous flight technology for unmanned aircraft
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
$36 - $48/hour. + Equity
More information about location
Office located in Concord, CA
21-100 employees
Company mission
To help allow regional aircraft to navigate, take off and land safer than ever before.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Familiarity with Google Workspace, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Endpoint, Github, Atlassian Jira and Confluence, Mattermost, Zoom
- Proven experience as an IT Specialist or similar role, demonstrating a strong understanding of computer systems, networks, and software applications
- Proficiency in operating systems (Windows, macOS, Ubuntu Linux) and familiarity with network protocols and technologies
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently
- Knowledge of IT security principles and best practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with users, team members, and external partners
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) are a plus
- AWS and GCP experience are a plus
What the job involves
- As an IT Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our company's information technology systems
- You will be responsible for providing technical support, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and implementing technology solutions to meet the organization's needs
- Provide technical support: Respond to and resolve user inquiries, issues, and requests related to computer systems, hardware, software, and network connectivity
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems: Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues promptly and effectively to minimize downtime and disruptions
- Install and configure systems: Set up and configure computer hardware, software applications, and network equipment
- Perform system maintenance: Regularly monitor, update, and maintain computer systems, servers, and network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security
- User training and documentation: Create user guides, documentation, and conduct training sessions to assist users in utilizing technology resources effectively
- Implement technology solutions: Collaborate with team members to assess business requirements and recommend and implement technology solutions that align with organizational goals
- Ensure data security: Implement and enforce data security measures, including user access controls, backup systems, and disaster recovery plans
- Stay up-to-date with technology trends: Continuously expand your knowledge of emerging technologies, industry best practices, and IT advancements to enhance the effectiveness of the organization's IT infrastructure
- Collaborate with vendors and external partners: Liaise with third-party vendors and external partners to procure hardware, software, and services and ensure smooth integration and operation of IT systems
- Maintain inventory and asset management: Track and manage inventory of hardware, software licenses, and other IT assets
Our take
XWING is revolutionizing the aviation industry by providing a suite of technologies for pilotless commercial flights. The company has demonstrated its ability to achieve vertical takeoff and landing with commercial cargo aircraft and has raised tens of millions of dollars due to the potential of this system.
In an airline industry with low-profit margins, XWING offers huge potential for a variety of companies. This system not only automates the flying process, it also integrates sensors and maps with onboard flight control systems, ensuring that regional aircraft can navigate, take off and land more safely than has ever previously been possible.
The company is investing financing into working on expanding its operation, vastly increasing its engineering team, and developing a technology stack to convert various existing aircraft. The aim is to eventually run regular fully unmanned commercial cargo flights.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
158% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Apr 2021
$40m
EARLY VC
Nov 2020
$14m
SERIES A
Total funding: $68.9m
Company benefits
- Annual bonus
- Equity and 401k
- Unlimited PTO
- Parental leave
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Various voluntary benefits
Company HQ
Civic Center, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Marc Piette
(CEO)MBA at MIT. Security Solutions Analyst at IBM, Senior Engineering Lead at Bloomberg, co-founder and COO at Locu, VP Data Strategy at GoDaddy. Founder and CEO of Xwing.
Maxime Gariel
(CTO)PhD at Georgia Institute of Technology, post-doctoral associate at MIT. Engineer at Rockwell Collins. Co-founded Xwing in 2016.
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