Full-Time
Senior Systems Engineer
Posted on 9/16/2025
SkyGrid
51-200 employees
Airspace management software for autonomous aviation
No salary listed
Austin, TX, USA
Remote
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- Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related STEM degree from an accredited university or college.
- 7+ years of experience working in a highly technical, aerospace-related industry.
- 5+ years of experience working in a Systems Engineering position.
- Familiarity with all phases of the SE design process, including requirements development, system and software architecture definition, validation and verification, and system integration activities.
- Experience with ARP 4754A and ability to support System Safety reviews per ARP 4761.
- Lead and execute on critical systems engineering activities for one or more SkyGrid systems through Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews.
- Support the development of the System/Subsystem Design Description documents and update System designs and architectures accordingly in support of Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews.
- Coordinate activities with other team members and support junior staff.
- Advance and support system development activities including planning, requirements, design, implementation, verification, and validation.
- Support compliance in accordance with ARP4754A development practices, including the creation of related artifacts.
- Guide and support system design compliance with certification, cyber security, quality, and safety standards.
- Assist the Systems Engineering Manager in the continuous improvement of system engineering processes and methodologies.
- Support all Systems Engineering aspects of project planning, scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation.
- Provide executive status reports to leadership as required during weekly status updates and monthly Program Management Reviews.
- Trade studies to evaluate different concepts and architectures
- Development of use cases, behavioral diagrams, requirements, and validation methods
- Implementation of behavior driven development principles within an agile development process
- Ensure traceability, justification, and validation artifacts for requirements from CONOPS to proposed design requirements
- Coordination with the Systems Engineering Team
- Provide ownership of all candidate requirements developed for prototypes up tot TRL 5 and model dependencies and assumptions between different prototype development
- Support standards development, domestic and international research engagements and the development of white papers and CONOPS
- Support technology roadmap and technology maturation processes
- Master’s degree in engineering or related field
SkyGrid provides software and services to manage airspace for advanced air mobility. Its platform, AerialOS, combines airspace awareness, flight planning, and fleet management to enable autonomous drone and air taxi operations at scale. It uses AI-powered dynamic routing, blockchain for security, and data analytics to create a high-fidelity digital view of the airspace so operators can monitor, plan, and control drone fleets. The company differentiates itself through a Boeing-SparkCognition origin, its alignment with Wisk Aero for vertical integration of autonomous aircraft, and its focus on interoperability across operators, air navigation providers, and various missions. Its goal is to safely and securely integrate autonomous aircraft into global airspace and to accelerate certification and deployment of autonomous flight.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$13.3M
Headquarters
Sunnyvale, California
Founded
2005
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Asia-Pacific eVTOL market projected to reach 12,200 aircraft by 2045, driving AAM adoption.
- Strategic partnerships with Eve, HighLander, Aurora, and NASA validate platform and expand market reach.
- Free Flight Control app with LAANC integration lowers operator barriers to entry and builds user base.
What critics are saying
- FAA may reject third-party TSP model, favoring integrated OEM stacks over independent platforms.
- Eve and HighLander partnerships risk becoming competitive threats if partners develop proprietary alternatives.
- DJI and established drone software dominate operator mindshare, limiting Flight Control app adoption rates.
What makes SkyGrid unique
- Third-party service provider uniquely positioned between aircraft operators and air navigation authorities.
- Integrated platform combining airspace management, flight planning, and fleet operations in single solution.
- Boeing and Wisk Aero backing provides aerospace credibility and vertical integration with autonomous aircraft.
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Company News
SkyGrid and Eve publish white paper on low-altitude traffic management. SkyGrid and Eve Air Mobility have published a joint white paper on automated traffic management for low-altitude operations at the Airspace Asia Pacific 2025 event in Hong Kong. The 17-page document, titled "Enabling Advanced Air Mobility - Automated Traffic Management Services for Low-Altitude Operations", addresses the operational and regulatory challenges of integrating highly automated electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft into urban and regional airspace. The white paper proposes how ANSPs can collaborate with third-party service providers to deliver data services and automation, supporting the scaling of advanced air mobility (AAM) operations worldwide. "SkyGrid is proud to work with Eve in charting a clear path toward automated low-altitude traffic management," said Nate Isbell, head of business development at SkyGrid. "Our research underscores how automation and data-driven services can transform airspace management, reduce complexity for regulators, and create new opportunities for operators." According to the paper, automated traffic management services will enhance predictability, capacity and flexibility in urban skies, ensuring that AAM flights can operate safely alongside conventional aviation. With digital airspace structures and data exchange, ANSPs can support high volumes of low-altitude traffic without adding strain to controllers or infrastructure. "Publishing this paper at Airspace Asia Pacific represents a pivotal moment for the future of aviation," said Luiz Mauad, vice president of customer services at Eve. "A key enabler will be optimising the eVTOLs' ability to navigate the skies, and by collaborating with SkyGrid as well as the wider industry, we are laying the groundwork for a new era of traffic management." Mauad added that Asia-Pacific presents an opportunity to lead the transformation given its pace of urbanisation and demand for new mobility solutions. According to Eve's market outlook, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to represent 41% of the world's electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) fleet by 2045, with more than 12,200 aircraft in service. This growth will be driven by rapid urbanisation, rising middle-class populations and increasing congestion in the world's largest cities. The white paper is available for industry review and discussion as part of the CANSO panel Pathway to Advanced Air Mobility - Launching Regional AAM into the Future. SkyGrid and Eve are committed to working with regulators, ANSPs and operators to advance digital infrastructure and automation. SkyGrid is based in Austin, Texas, and is part of Wisk Aero. Eve Air Mobility is backed by Embraer's 56-year history of aerospace expertise.
Eve Air Mobility, SkyGrid publish white paper on automated ATM for low altitude operations. Eve Air Mobility and SkyGrid announced today the joint publication of a white paper titled "Enabling Advanced Air Mobility - Automated Traffic Management Services for Low-Altitude Operations" unveiled during the CANSO Airspace Asia Pacific conference in Hong Kong. The paper provides a roadmap for airspace integration and automation, setting the stage for the future of digital aviation. "Developed jointly by Eve and SkyGrid, the 17-page white paper addresses the operational and regulatory challenges of integrating highly automated eVTOLs and other new aircraft into urban and regional airspace," said the companies in a press release. "It proposes how Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) can collaborate with third-party service providers to deliver novel data services and automation, supporting the safe and efficient scaling of AAM operations worldwide "Publishing this paper at Airspace Asia Pacific represents a pivotal moment for the future of aviation," said Luiz Mauad, Vice President of Customer Services at Eve. "Our vision is to ensure that Advanced Air Mobility is not only possible, but scalable, safe and sustainable. A key enabler will be optimizing the eVTOLs' ability to navigate the skies, and by collaborating with SkyGrid as well as the wider industry, we are laying the groundwork for a new era of traffic management. This will allow urban air mobility to thrive while supporting the needs of traditional aviation. Asia-Pacific, in particular, presents an extraordinary opportunity to lead this transformation, given its pace of urbanization and demand for new mobility solutions." Said Nate Isbell, Head of Business Development at SkyGrid. "Our research underscores how automation and data-driven services can transform airspace management, reduce complexity for regulators, and create new opportunities for operators. This white paper is not just a vision; it is an invitation for governments, ANSPs and industry leaders to join us in building the systems that will unlock Advanced Air Mobility at scale and deliver lasting value to societies worldwide." According to the paper, automated traffic management services will enhance predictability, capacity and flexibility in urban skies, ensuring that AAM flights can operate safely alongside conventional aviation. With new technologies, digital airspace structures and data exchange, ANSPs can support high volumes of low-altitude traffic without adding strain to controllers or infrastructure. The white paper is available for industry review and discussion as part of the CANSO panel "Pathway to Advanced Air Mobility - Launching Regional AAM into the Future." According to Eve's Market Outlook, the Asia-Pacific region alone is expected to represent 41% of the world's eVTOL fleet by 2045, with more than 12,200 aircraft in service. This growth will be driven by rapid urbanization, rising middle-class populations and increasing congestion in the world's largest cities. Together, Eve and SkyGrid are committed to ensuring that this growth is achieved in a safe, digital, and sustainable way.
Dubai air show 2025: SkyGrid, HighLander partner to advance AAM traffic management in the UAE. SkyGrid - an advanced air mobility (AAM) third-party service provider (TSP) Boeing company which operates as a subsidiary of Wisk Aero - and High Lander, a global provider of UAS traffic management (UTM) and drone fleet management (DFM) solutions, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the 2025 Dubai Airshow in the UAE. "This collaboration will explore the development of a cutting-edge airspace management ecosystem to support the safe integration of crewed and uncrewed aerial vehicles, including cargo drones and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft," said HighLander in a statement. "Under this agreement, the parties will work together to assess Advanced Air Mobility Supporting Operational Environments (SOE), focusing on key areas such as airspace integration, digital operations, vertiport integration, cybersecurity, and regulatory frameworks. The goal is to develop technology roadmaps, regulatory frameworks, and infrastructure plans for AAM operations in Abu Dhabi and beyond. This partnership not only supports Abu Dhabi's ambition to lead in next-generation aviation but also contributes to global advancements in airspace integration and autonomous flight technologies." "This collaboration represents a significant milestone in shaping the digital foundation of Advanced Air Mobility in the UAE and across the Middle East," said Jia Xu, CEO of SkyGrid. "Together with High Lander, we're bringing the world closer to a unified vision of safe, scalable, and sustainable airspace integration. By combining SkyGrid's expertise in high-assurance autonomous flight services with High Lander's proven UTM technologies, we can help Abu Dhabi realize its vision of becoming a global leader in next-generation aviation and autonomous transportation." The initiative aligns with Abu Dhabi's Economic Vision 2030, reinforcing its commitment to technological innovation, economic diversification, and sustainability, say the companies. "By leveraging SkyGrid's expertise in next-generation digital airspace integration solutions and High Lander's leading UTM technology, this partnership will accelerate AAM adoption in the region and position Abu Dhabi as a global hub for autonomous air transportation." According to Alon Abelson, CEO of High Lander. "Our shared goal is to create a harmonized operational environment where uncrewed and crewed aircraft can coexist safely and efficiently. The UAE's leadership, with the support of industry giants such as Boeing, and their commitment to innovation make it the perfect environment to demonstrate how automation, data-driven management, and cross-industry collaboration can transform the future of air mobility."
SkyGrid launches Flight Control application to help operators worldwide plan drone flights. U-space company SkyGrid has launched the SkyGrid Flight Control application available to users worldwide. The all-in-one drone application is now available for free on the Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad users. The SkyGrid Flight Control application is designed to make it easy for drone operators to explore the airspace, automate flights, and get real-time insights as one integrated solution, enabling safe, secure, and efficient operations. The following features and functionality are available for free within the iOS application: * Airspace intelligence: Provides a map of airspace classes, boundaries, temporary flight restrictions, notices to airmen, and other advisories * Weather layers: Details local precipitation, wind speed and direction, temperature, cloud cover, and more * Automated flight planning: Automatically generates area exploration, waypoint, and multi-objective missions based on custom flight parameters, such as desired speed, altitude, and location * Autonomous flight execution: Launches the mission to autonomously perform the predefined flight plan or scheduled flight For US-based users, SkyGrid Flight Control also provides automated authorisation to fly in US controlled airspace under 400 feet near airports through integration with the Federal Aviation Administration's Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) 4.0.
To accomplish this, Wisk works with Austin-based SkyGrid, a third-party startup that works to integrate advanced air mobility aircraft into national airspaces without having to go through air traffic control towers.