Autonomy Engineer III - Human Machine Interface

SkyGrid • Austin, TX

103d

About The Position

SkyGrid, a Boeing 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 seeking a talented Airspace Integration Engineer with a background in developing aviation human-machine systems interfaces to support SkyGrid’s mission to enable the airspace integration of emerging aircraft operations worldwide. This role will play a critical part in developing human-systems interfaces for ground-based automation systems that will be used by aircraft operators and air traffic controllers to support high-density, low-altitude operations in airspaces worldwide. This is a hybrid position based in Austin, TX and will report to the Airspace Integration Manager within SkyGrid’s Research and Development (R&D) organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Factors, UI/UX Design, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience in aerospace/flight operations.
• Experience designing user interfaces for aviation applications.
• Working knowledge of FAA and MIL-STD human factors design standards.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design tools (e.g., Figma).
• Familiarity with UX design systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting user research and task analyses.
• Experience evaluating human performance and user experience using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Familiarity with user-facing systems used for air traffic management.
• Experience designing user interfaces for certified aviation products, such as flight deck displays and crew alerting systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other Human Factors and User Experience engineers at SkyGrid to design innovative user interfaces for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) traffic management systems.
• Create low-fidelity wireframes to explore and validate workflows, information hierarchy, and interaction patterns early in the design process.
• Create high-fidelity UI designs that accurately represent the final visual design for implementation in software.
• Coordinate human-in-the-loop tests for ground-based automation systems supporting the airspace integration of AAM.
• Monitor and analyze trends in the design of user interfaces for AAM traffic management tools.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees