Senior Software Engineer
About the job
- At least 5 years of professional software engineering experience building complex production systems.
- Experience working on aviation, robotics, autonomy, industrial, simulation, or other real-time operational systems.
- Experience building mapping, geospatial, or 3D visualization applications.
- Strong experience building desktop applications using ElectronJS.
- Strong experience with React and modern JavaScript or TypeScript development.
- Experience with CesiumJS, Three.js, Mapbox, WebGL, or similar visualization frameworks.
- Experience working with live telemetry, streaming systems, or operator-facing control software.
- Strong software engineering fundamentals, including system design, debugging, testing, and maintainable architecture.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with software, robotics, hardware, and operations teams.
- Comfort working on systems where reliability, clarity, and operational usability matter.
- Candidates must be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or nationals of specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.
- Develop software applications and tools that support autonomous aircraft operations and internal engineering workflows.
- Build frontend and desktop applications for mission planning, telemetry visualization, fleet monitoring, and operational tooling.
- Develop backend services and infrastructure that interface with aircraft, ground systems, and operational data pipelines.
- Work across Electron, web, and systems-level software environments.
- Collaborate with autonomy, flight operations, and hardware teams to improve operational software systems.
- Debug and resolve issues across distributed systems, operational tooling, and deployed software environments.
- Contribute to software architecture, testing, deployment, and development infrastructure.
- Improve system reliability, usability, and operational scalability as aircraft deployments grow.
- Background in unmanned aviation, aerospace, robotics, or defense systems.
- Experience building mission planning or ground control software.
- Familiarity with MAVLink, PX4, ROS, or similar robotics and autonomy ecosystems.
- Experience with terrain systems, simulation environments, or sensor visualization pipelines.
- Experience managing complex frontend state with MobX or similar frameworks.
- Experience shipping production software in startup or high-ownership environments.
- Experience building software for operationally critical or safety-conscious systems.
About the company
Skyways designs and operates unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to perform on-demand resupply missions. Their drones can take off and land almost anywhere to deliver goods to remote or hazardous locations, serving military operations, remote industrial sites, and emergency response teams. The system works by flying autonomous or semi-autonomous deliveries of essentials such as meals, batteries, and medical equipment, with revenue generated from charging clients for these delivery services. The company differentiates itself by offering cost-efficient, scalable UAV logistics specifically suited for remote and dangerous environments, leveraging electric propulsion and advanced energy storage to enable operations where traditional transport is impractical. Skyways aims to provide timely, safe transport of critical supplies, reducing human risk and expanding access to hard-to-reach areas.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$59.1M
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- On September 21, 2026, Skyways won DSV offshore logistics deployment in North Sea.
- Skyways says V3 nears production after nearly 200 test flights in 2026.
- The U.S. Air Force awarded Skyways $37 million in 2025 for V3 scaling.
What critics are saying
- DSV depends on German flight authorizations, exposing revenue to regulator delays this fall.
- Skyways still lacks mass production proof; V3 remains in testing despite 2026 marketing.
- A failed autonomy incident grounds the fleet and kills the service model.
What makes Skyways unique
- Skyways flies flight-proven autonomous cargo aircraft daily, not demo prototypes, since 2017.
- Its V3 targets 1,000-plus miles, 100-pound payloads, and 20-hour endurance.
- The company sells aircraft, autonomy, training, and maintenance, creating sticky operations revenue.
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-1%Skyways expands long-range autonomous cargo capabilities through a commercial offshore logistics partnership with DSV. Skyways, a leading developer of long-range autonomous uncrewed aircraft systems, today announced a commercial logistics partnership with DSV to provide aircraft in support of offshore energy operations. The partnership establishes Skyways' UAS as a key flight platform for DSV's logistics services, beginning with an initial deployment supporting North Sea operations from Norden, Germany, this fall. Under the partnership, Skyways will deliver flight-proven autonomous aircraft, pilot training and technical, maintenance and regulatory support. DSV will manage local flight staffing and work with aviation authorities to secure required flight authorizations. "Skyways aircraft are built for the logistics challenges that are hardest to solve: long distances, limited access and missions where reliability matters," said Bill Wimberley, chief commercial officer of Skyways. "Offshore operations put those capabilities to work in harsh maritime conditions, moving critical cargo where traditional logistics can be costly, slow or constrained." Skyways aircraft connect onshore distribution networks with offshore installations, enabling on-demand transport of high-value equipment and critical supplies to wind turbines and energy platforms. The service provides an alternative to conventional maritime and helicopter logistics with reduced cost while increasing speed and flexibility. "Following an extensive market evaluation, Skyways demonstrated the range, payload capacity and operational maturity required for offshore logistics operations," said Mathias Vinter, head of drone services at DSV. "Those capabilities give us a credible platform for building a scalable drone logistics service for our customers." The agreement also provides a framework for additional aircraft and expansion into new markets, subject to delivery schedules and applicable regulatory approvals. Skyways and DSV will jointly present their work at WindEnergy Hamburg, taking place Sept. 22-25, 2026, in Hamburg, Germany. About Skyways Based in Austin, Texas, Skyways develops and operates long-range autonomous aircraft for commercial and national security logistics. The company's aircraft are designed to move cargo and mission payloads over significant distances with less infrastructure, lower operating cost and greater flexibility than traditional aviation solutions. By combining aircraft, autonomy, flight operations and supporting infrastructure into a scalable logistics system designed for distributed and demanding environments, Skyways supports commercial and defense customers with flight-proven autonomous logistics capabilities. For more information, visit www.skyways.com. At DSV, its purpose is to keep customers' supply chains flowing. sUAS News move millions of shipments for its customers every year, ensuring reliable and efficient transport and logistics services by air, sea, road and rail around a world in constant change. Its vision is to create long-term, sustainable growth and value for its customers, employees, shareholders and society. Close to 150,000 employees in over 90 countries work diligently to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services. Its commitment to sustainable business practices is a central element of its overall business strategy.
Skyways, a designer and manufacturer of long-range autonomous unmanned cargo aircraft systems, announced today it has received an award for a total amount of...
Skyways, a designer and manufacturer of long-range autonomous unmanned cargo aircraft systems, today announced it has secured a $5 million credit investment from Leonid Capital Partners.
“Skyways is setting the standard for next-generation aerial logistics,” said Co-Founding Partner Chris Lay of Leonid Capital Partners.
Skyways has secured a $5 million debt facility to boost the production of its autonomous cargo drones for the U.S. Department of Defense. Co-Founding Partner Chris Lay of Leonid Capital Partners stated that Skyways is setting the standard for next-generation aerial logistics.