Swarm Aero is building the world's largest UAV swarm, featuring the only Group 5 UAV swarm. Our long-range, cost-effective UAVs are designed to operate near hotspots in Europe and Asia, supporting the mission of maintaining freedom by deterring invasions and occupations of democratic nations.
We are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer with a robust technical background in software engineering or related fields to lead the integration and deployment of the Command and Control (C2) and collaborative autonomy systems developed by Swarm Aero.
As a Forward Deployed Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:
- Rapidly integrating and deploying proprietary software with real-world hardware and software systems across various global locations as required by our defense clients.
- Developing and executing comprehensive test plans to evaluate new software capabilities and gather critical mission feedback.
- Troubleshooting complex integrated systems involving multiple third-party components, identifying and resolving failures to ensure mission success.
- Acquiring a Part 107 license and learning to pilot individual drones, as well as operating drone swarms during test events.
What we're looking for:
- Proficiency in at least one major programming language (such as Python, C/C++, Golang, Java).
- Solid understanding of networking, including NAT, mDNS, network protocols (UDP/TCP), multicast, and firewall configuration.
- Exceptional system administration skills in Linux environments.
- Strong ability to engage in productive discussions with customers, comprehend their domain-specific problems, and drive towards effective solutions.
- Strong debugging skills and keen attention to detail required.
- Ability to travel in upwards of 75%
Preferred qualifications:
- Broad knowledge of embedded systems (SPI/I2C/serial communication, basic use of digital logic analyzers and oscilloscopes, fundamental microcontroller programming).
- Extensive experience in electronics prototyping (soldering, breadboarding, interpreting schematics and datasheets).
To conform to U.S. Government controlled technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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