Skyward, Ltd. is a Dayton-based engineering services firm providing custom technology solutions for defense and industry. Specializing in test & evaluation, modeling & simulation, UAS, and 3D services, it enhances mission effectiveness.
Founded in 1997, Skyward, Ltd. is a Dayton, Ohio-based engineering services and technology solutions provider that supports the U.S. government and various industry partners. The company specializes in technical research and development, offering capabilities in test and evaluation, modeling and simulation, software engineering, and machine learning. Additionally, Skyward provides specialized services such as 3D scanning and design for additive manufacturing, geospatial tools for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), and high-fidelity dynamic simulations. Their approach combines academic training with extensive technical experience to develop custom products, including proprietary tools like the Rapid Structural Vulnerability Toolkit and Enhanced Powder Panels, which aim to improve the performance and survivability of critical assets.
Skyward serves a diverse range of defense and commercial clients, helping them solve complex engineering challenges and improve mission effectiveness. By leveraging research and development, including various Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts, the company creates innovative, data-driven solutions for aircraft sustainment, emergency response, and structural integrity analysis. Their professional team, which includes subject matter experts across fields like engineering, computer science, and mathematics, works closely with partners to identify and mitigate mission-critical impediments. The firm has been recognized for its contributions to the technical and defense communities through numerous industry awards and participation in prestigious development programs, consistently focusing on enhancing the safety and operational capacity of their customers' personnel and equipment.