Skywave Labs is a software-first incubator for defense technology, focused on Over the Horizon Radar (OTHR) and High Frequency (HF) technologies. We work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and defense technology, bringing the agility of a technology company together with the domain experience of a defense contractor.
Our capability spans software engineering, hardware design, mission assurance, and tactical deployments. Through modern design and passionate engineering, our goal is to advance radar technology and strengthen the defensive capabilities of the nation.
Our Public Benefit
Skywave Labs is structured as a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC). This unique type of company blends for-profit management with advancement of a public good.
“To advance Over the Horizon Radar (OTHR) and High Frequency (HF) technologies, promote HF technology through open source and commercial development, and to improve the defensive capabilities of the United States for the public good.
Our Expertise
More than just code, we provide full-stack defense development that works across disciplines to meet your most challenging requirements.
+Software Design
+Hardware Engineering
+Artificial Intelligence
+Software-defined Radio
+Signal Processing
+High Performance Computing
+Mission Assurance
+Tactical Deployments
+Engineering Maintenance
Our Team
Founder, Director
James Montgomery
Starting at MIT nearly 15 years ago, James has been a leader for software development in the OTHR community. Graduating as Valedictorian, he pursued an undergraduate education in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science focused on software-defined radio. He later received his M.S. in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, finishing in the top rank of his program.
The architect of the government’s Horizon software, James has led software teams to repeated success in OTHR and HF missions across more than a dozen government programs. As the Founder of Skywave Labs, James brings his extensive background in radar, software, artificial intelligence, and engineering to tackle the next generation of defense challenges.
