Performance Objectives:
- Lead an internal and public-facing ConOps or white paper initiative.
- Support Product and Systems Engineering teams with definition of product roadmap and engineering requirements.
- Identify region-specific challenges and opportunities associated with the implementation of third-party traffic management services.
Responsibilities:
- Support the identification of requirements for integrating novel aircraft operations (including Advanced Air Mobility) into diverse airspace environments worldwide.
- Lead the development of technical documentation that articulates the role and necessity of ground-based systems in supporting these operations.
- Monitor and analyze evolving concepts of operation for Advanced Air Mobility proposed by aviation regulators worldwide.
- Work with Product and Systems Engineers to derive and document engineering requirements for a ground-based system that provides traffic management and data services to emerging operations.
- Support refinement of SkyGrid’s product strategy based on airspace integration research.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of human factors and autonomy specialists to support technology development from concept to prototype.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field + 4 years of applicable work experience, or;
- Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field + 2 years of applicable work experience, or;
- Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
- Strong knowledge of aircraft operations and air traffic management.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts.
- Familiarity with future airspace concepts (both domestically and internationally).
- Familiarity with industry standards applicable to emerging aircraft operations (e.g., Detect-and-Avoid performance standards).
- Familiarity with ICAO’s Global Air Traffic Management Operational Concept (GATMOC) and its Conflict Management framework.
- Familiarity with aviation safety principles (e.g., Safety Management Systems, Safety Risk Management) and Development Assurance Levels (DAL).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Operational experience as an aircraft pilot, air traffic controller, or dispatcher.
- Experience developing concepts of operations for aerospace applications.
- Prior research experience addressing airspace integration challenges associated with emerging aircraft operations.
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.
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What We Do
Established in 2019, SkyGrid, a Boeing Company, exists to open the sky for autonomous flight. Based in Austin, Texas, SkyGrid builds high-assurance third-party services to enable the safe and efficient integration of operations into the global air transportation system and the National Airspace (NAS). SkyGrid also acts as a key operational nexus for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), integrating and managing data, infrastructure, access, and traffic to support seamless and efficient air traffic services. The term AAM is utilized here as an umbrella term that includes both crewed (piloted) and uncrewed (remotely piloted) operations, independent of the mission type (e.g., inspection, land surveying, taxi, cargo, etc.). Uncrewed operations encompass Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), from medium to large platforms, or new electric-powered aircraft with Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL).
Why Work With Us
SkyGrid’s mission is to enable safe, scalable airspace integration of emerging operations for Advanced Air Mobility.
We are developing a ground-based, third-party, aircraft agnostic traffic management platform that will be a key enabler of integrating AAM operations safely and reliably.
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