Business Details
29 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Engineering Partner Since 1997
Founded in 1997, Skyward has evolved from a detail-oriented professional services firm into a leader in custom technology solutions for government and industry partners. Our expertise spans test & evaluation, modeling & simulation, and cutting-edge domains like unmanned aerial systems, additive manufacturing, and machine learning. With locations near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and Ridgecrest, CA, we deliver personalized support from concept to validation. Our team of engineers, mathematicians, and computer scientists averages over 20 years of experience, with subject matter experts boasting 35+ years in specialized fields. We specialize in enhancing survivability for aircraft, vehicles, and infrastructure through innovative tools and methodologies.Our technical staff combines academic rigor with practical experience to solve complex challenges for Department of Defense agencies, USDA, and commercial clients. We maintain accessibility through standard contracts and dedicated partnerships, ensuring rapid deployment of solutions. Our commitment to quality is reflected in decades of successful programs, including Joint Live Fire testing and development of patented fire protection systems. We prioritize explainable machine learning and cyber-secure software engineering, serving as a trusted partner for mission-critical applications. Our legacy of innovation continues through ongoing research in digital twin technology and real-time anomaly detection systems.
Services
Software Engineering
Machine Learning
Test & Evaluation
Modeling & Simulation
UAS Solutions
Finite Element Analysis
Fire Protection Systems
3D Scanning
Weapon System Analysis
Disaster Response Systems
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in defense technology development
- Our team includes experts with 35+ years in specialized engineering fields
- We maintain direct partnerships with Department of Defense agencies
- We develop patented fire protection systems for military and commercial use
- We combine traditional engineering with advanced machine learning techniques
Services
Software Engineering
Our software engineering team develops mission-critical applications for government and industry partners. Specializing in architecture, design, and secure development, we integrate machine learning and finite element analysis tools. Our agile methodology ensures timely delivery of solutions that meet exacting defense requirements while maintaining cyber security standards.
Machine Learning
We create explainable machine learning systems that transform raw data into actionable intelligence. Our tools detect airspace anomalies, optimize engineering models, and develop predictive maintenance systems. By avoiding black-box approaches, we ensure users understand algorithm decisions while maintaining 25+ years of defense application expertise.
Test & Evaluation
Our T&E services cover full lifecycle testing from strategy development to documentation. We specialize in live fire testing, design of experiments, and data synthesis for defense systems. With access to premier facilities, we conduct vulnerability assessments and develop predictive models that enhance system survivability across air, land, and sea platforms.
Enhanced Powder Panels
This patented fire suppression system activates on impact to prevent onboard fires in aircraft and vehicles. The lightweight, passive system delivers extinguishing agents 10x more effectively than traditional methods. Proven through Joint Live Fire testing, it protects military aircraft like the CMV-22B Osprey while offering commercial applications in transportation and building safety.
UAS & Geospatial Solutions
We develop unmanned systems for disaster response, environmental monitoring, and military applications. Our SKY-C2 system provides real-time wildfire tracking with firefighter location monitoring. These platforms integrate multispectral sensors and machine learning to enhance situational awareness for homeland security and emergency management operations.
People
Daniel C. Cyphers
President
With over 25 years leading Skyward, Daniel Cyphers has expanded the company's focus to include digital twin technology and advanced survivability systems. He oversees engineering teams that combine recent graduates with experts having 30+ years of defense experience.
Questions
What engineering services does Skyward offer?
We provide software engineering, finite element analysis, test & evaluation, and survivability enhancements using machine learning and UAS technology for defense and commercial applications.
How long has Skyward served the defense industry?
Since 1997, we've supported Department of Defense agencies with live fire testing, weapon system analysis, and development of patented fire protection systems.
What locations does Skyward operate in?
We maintain facilities near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio and China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station in Ridgecrest, California.
Do you offer emergency response solutions?
Yes, our SKY-C2 system provides real-time wildfire monitoring with firefighter location tracking to enhance disaster response capabilities.
What makes your machine learning different?
We focus on explainable AI that provides human-understandable results, avoiding black-box approaches while maintaining predictive accuracy for defense applications.
