--- title: 'Senior Systems Engineer (Surveillance) at SkyGrid' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-systems-engineer-surveillance-skygrid-austin-z6rvq2b3hk3g' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-19' --- # Senior Systems Engineer (Surveillance) at SkyGrid - **Company:** SkyGrid - **Location:** Austin, TX - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-09-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/skygrid/c47cf69d-5d28-48fc-a360-18182fd5a8ca ## Job description SkyGrid, a Wisk Company, exists to open the sky for autonomous flight. Based in Austin, Texas, SkyGrid builds ground-based high-assurance third-party services to enable the safe operations and airspace integration of highly automated and autonomous aircraft. SkyGrid also acts as a key operational nexus for advanced air mobility, integrating and managing data, infrastructure, access, and traffic to support seamless and efficient air traffic services. The SkyGrid team is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer(Surveillance) to lead and support surveillance system activities across the company portfolio. In this role, you will play a critical part in defining, architecting, and integrating SkyGrid’s ground-based surveillance architectures across the Systems Engineering “V”, including the development of requirements, use cases, and functional architectures for technologies such as Detect and Avoid (DAA), ADS-B, Radar, and Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS/ACAS). This role directly supports certification, safety, and verification & validation (V&V) planning while utilizing a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) paradigm throughout the system lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads, other systems engineers, program managers, and system architects. Success in this role requires a strong blend of surveillance technical domain expertise, system safety rigor, collaborative communication, and technical leadership. This role will report to the Systems Engineering Manager and while a hybrid workplace is preferred, it can be considered a fully remote role. Performance Objectives: - Deliver high-quality systems lifecycle artifacts and technical leadership through the current CDR phase of the program and ensure on-time completion to support CDR review in the next 18-24 months. - Establish complete end-to-end bi-directional requirements traceability (from top-level operational needs down to subsystem allocations) for surveillance systems, ahead of CDR review. - Support the development of the System/Subsystem Design Description documents in relation to the Critical Design Reviews. - Identify and mitigate technical and performance risks covering traffic surveillance aspects of the system. Responsibilities: - Capture, derive, and manage system and subsystem requirements for traffic surveillance based on operational needs, customer inputs, airspace constraints, and regulatory standards (e.g., FAA, EASA, applicable RTCA MOPS). - Develop and maintain SysML models (Use Case, Activity, Sequence, State machine, etc.) using MBSE methodologies and tools like Cameo. - Support the system architecture definition and technical integration for surveillance sensors and systems (e.g., ADS-B In/Out, Radar, DAA/ACAS, and transponders). - Advance and support system development activities including the current design phase through implementation, verification and validation, all the way through certification. - Support compliance with ARP4754B development practices and collaborate on system safety assessments per ARP4761A (FHA, PASA, SSA). - Support technical program reviews for SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and qualification reviews. - Ensure compliance with customer, contractual, and regulatory requirements. - Coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering teams and review/supervise the technical work of junior and mid-level systems engineers. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace 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. - Hands-on experience with surveillance avionics systems, collision avoidance, or sensor fusion technologies (e.g., ADS-B, Radar, TCAS / ACAS X, DAA, Mode S Transponders). - Familiarity with all phases of the SE design process: ConOps, requirements development, software / system Architecture, system Integration and test, and Verification and Validation. - Experience with ARP 4754B and ability to support System Safety reviews per ARP 4761. Preferred Qualifications: - Master’s degree in engineering or related field. - Experience developing aircraft systems, Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM), or Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) platforms. - Exposure to RTCA/EUROCAE standards relevant to surveillance systems (e.g., DO-365, DO-260, DO-185, DO-386). - Familiarity with DO-178C (Software) and DO-254 (Complex Hardware) airborne development processes. - Experience with requirements management tools such as Polarion, DOORS. - Experience applying MBSE principles using SysML and one or more MBSE tools (Cameo Systems Modeler/MagicDraw). Join Our Team and Enjoy Exceptional Benefits: - Comprehensive Health Coverage from Day One: Enjoy immediate access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and FSA options. - Generous Retirement Contributions: Benefit from an automatic company 401k contribution program, with no match required, plus an additional company matching program to boost your retirement savings. - Calm Annual Membership: Prioritize your mental health with complimentary access to mindfulness and meditation resources. - Discounted ClassPass Membership: Stay active and healthy with access to thousands of fitness studios and gyms nationwide. - Investment in Your Growth: Receive an annual stipend for learning and development to support your continuous education and skill development - Engaging Team Activities: Participate in quarterly team-building events and celebrations organized by our dedicated culture committee. - Fully Stocked Kitchen: Enjoy a variety of snacks and beverages to keep you fueled throughout the day. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. An employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, if it does not pose undue hardship. ## About SkyGrid ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: SkyGrid provides high-assurance third-party services and an airspace integration platform to enable safe, secure, and efficient autonomous flight for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations. - **Entity Type**: Private (backed by Boeing; total funding of $13.3M reported) - **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States - **Founded**: 2019 - **Founders**: Not publicly listed; leadership includes CEO Jia Xu, Head of Business Development Nate Isbell, and Chief Innovation Officer Alfredo Giuliano ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Aviation and Aerospace – specifically Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), and autonomous flight services. - **Target customers**: B2B – operators of crewed and uncrewed aircraft, AAM ecosystem participants, government agencies, and infrastructure providers. - **Mission or purpose**: “To open the sky for autonomous flight” by creating the world’s most trusted airspace and operational integration platform. ## Products & Services - **Airspace Integration Platform**: A high-assurance, third-party service that seamlessly integrates and manages aeronautical and environmental data, monitors ground infrastructure, and performs high-integrity surveillance to support strategic and tactical decision-making for both crewed and uncrewed operations. - **Cooperative Traffic Management Services**: Safety-of-life approved flight operations and traffic management for autonomous aircraft and AAM vehicles, ensuring safe integration into the National Airspace System (NAS). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company; subsidiary of Boeing) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of ~$13M (source: LinkedIn) and total funding of $13.3M across rounds (Seed round in 2021, plus earlier Series A/B rounds). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Backed by Boeing, the world’s largest aerospace company, providing over 100 years of aviation expertise. - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 57.6% year-over-year to 63 employees; 63 product + tech employees; actively hiring for Senior Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, Simulation Engineer, and Senior Product Designer roles. ## Competitive Advantages - **Boeing backing**: Access to deep aerospace domain knowledge, safety certifications, and global airspace experience. - **High-assurance focus**: Built with rigorous safety cases, cybersecurity controls, and system engineering – differentiating from competitors in the AAM software space. - **Comprehensive situational awareness**: Provides a trusted set of aeronautical, environmental, and surveillance data along with real-time monitoring, enhancing safety for AAM operations. - **Strategic location**: HQ in Austin, Texas, a hub for tech talent and innovation. ## Strategic Focus - Scale the airspace integration platform to support the growing AAM ecosystem, including drone delivery, air taxi, and cargo operations. - Deepen partnerships with aircraft manufacturers, infrastructure providers, and regulators to enable certified autonomous flight at scale. - Continue building high-assurance, safety-of-life services that meet the rigorous standards of the National Airspace System. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Mission**: Work at the forefront of autonomous aviation, solving one of the industry’s biggest challenges – safely integrating uncrewed aircraft into the airspace. “Safety is our cornerstone” and innovation is celebrated. - **Work Environment**: Hybrid workspace (flexible remote/on-site in Austin, TX). Employees enjoy a mix of in-office and remote work. - **Perks & Benefits** (from SkyGrid careers page and Built In): - Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision) with HSA/FSA options. - Automatic 401k contribution plus matching program. - Free Calm App membership and discounted ClassPass. - Annual learning & development stipend. - Quarterly team-building activities and fully stocked kitchen with snacks and coffee. - 4+ weeks PTO, company-wide winter break, and parental leave. - **Team**: Diverse mix of aviation experts, engineers, data scientists, and tech enthusiasts. 16 reviews on LinkedIn give an overall rating of 4.5/5.0 (Culture: 4.5, Career: 4.4, Work-Life: 4.4, Compensation: 3.9). ## Sources 1. [SkyGrid Careers page](https://www.skygrid.com/careers/) – Perks, benefits, safety culture 2. [SkyGrid About Us](https://www.skygrid.com/about-us/) – Mission, leadership, Boeing backing 3. [LinkedIn company page](https://linkedin.com/company/skygrid) – Revenue, funding, headcount, employee reviews 4. [Lever Careers (SkyGrid jobs)](https://jobs.lever.co/skygrid) – Current open positions 5. [Built In Austin – SkyGrid](https://builtin.com/company/skygrid) – Hybrid policy, perks, employee count ## Other roles at SkyGrid - [Simulation Engineer III](https://feeny.ai/job/simulation-engineer-iii-skygrid-austin-nawz49ka9jv4) — Austin, TX - [Senior Software Engineer (Cloud Architect)](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-software-engineer-cloud-architect-skygrid-austin-twtn6d0x35qb) — Austin, TX - [Senior Quality Assurance Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-quality-assurance-engineer-skygrid-austin-gzjqhvsgkh4f) — Austin, TX