We’re proud to share that SkyGrid has been named one of the Best Startups to Work For in Austin as part of the 2026 Best Places to Work awards by Built In.
In’s Best Places to Work awards recognize companies across the U.S. that set the standard for workplace excellence through competitive compensation, meaningful benefits, and strong people-first cultures. As job discovery increasingly happens through AI-powered tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, this recognition helps candidates identify companies that invest in their people and offer purpose-driven, high-impact careers. Being included on this list is a meaningful milestone for our team and a reflection of the values we’ve prioritized since day one.
For us, this award celebrates the journey that has defined SkyGrid from the beginning: taking a bold idea and turning it into reality. We’ve built an incredible team of engineers, aviation experts, and innovators who are deeply committed to solving hard problems and doing work that matters. That commitment is reflected in a culture where people are empowered to lead, collaborate, and push boundaries at the forefront of aviation innovation.
Over the last few years, SkyGrid has grown from an ambitious concept into a recognized leader in Advanced Air Mobility.Along the way, we’ve worked closely with Wisk and Boeing to help define the future of highly automated flight. Together, we unveiled a Concept of Operations for Automated Flight Rules (AFR), serving as a foundational framework outlining how autonomous and uncrewed aircraft can safely integrate into tomorrow’s airspace.
We’ve also played an active role in advancing the broader AAM ecosystem. As a subsidiary of Wisk, SkyGrid supports leadership in the U.S. eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), bringing secure, ground-based Automated Data Service Provider (ADSP) capabilities that enable real-time data integration, operational intent management, and digital twin environments. This work helps accelerate validation, certification, and scalable deployment—benefiting regulators, operators, and the traveling public alike.
Our team has contributed extensively to industry thought leadership, publishing multiple white papers and Concepts of Operations addressing critical topics such as automated traffic management, operational risk assessment for third-party service providers, cybersecurity frameworks for autonomous aviation, and collaborative models between ANSPs and digital service providers. We’ve also partnered with organizations like MIT Lincoln Laboratory to advance high-resolution weather forecasting—an essential capability for safe, scalable low-altitude operations.
Everything we’ve built reflects the same belief we started with: modernizing airspace takes innovative people, bold ideas, and a culture that empowers both. This recognition from Built In belongs to our team—the people who show up every day to shape the future of aviation.
We’re growing, and we’re always looking for passionate aviation experts, engineers, and technology enthusiasts who want to help build the digital infrastructure for autonomous flight. View our open positions and apply here.
Thank you to Built In and to every member of the SkyGrid team for making this a place where meaningful work and great people come together.