What You'll Do

• Build deployment and integration tooling to streamline the installation and configuration of our C2 software across different customer environments and hardware configurations
• Debug complex distributed systems issues in the field, analyzing logs, network traffic, and system performance to resolve software failures quickly
• Develop automated test frameworks and scripts to validate software functionality, performance, and integration with third-party systems
• Write code daily to solve customer-specific integration challenges, create monitoring solutions, and improve deployment reliability
• Collaborate remotely and on-site with customers to understand their technical requirements and translate them into software solutions
• Travel to test sites (up to 75%) to ensure software deployments succeed, troubleshoot issues that arise, and gather requirements for engineering improvements
• Operate drones during testing (Part 107 license required) to validate software behavior, not as a primary pilot but as an engineer testing code

This Role Is For You If

• You're a software engineer who wants to see your code run in high-stakes real-world environments
• You thrive on solving gnarly integration and deployment challenges
• You're comfortable being the technical expert in the field, independently debugging complex issues
• You enjoy customer interaction but prefer solving problems through code rather than PowerPoint

This Role Is NOT

• A pilot position or flight test engineer role
• Primarily hands-on hardware work (electronics, wiring, mechanical assembly)
• A traditional SRE/DevOps role sitting in an office

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience (or equivalent demonstrated ability)
• Strong proficiency in at least one major programming language (Python, C/C++, Golang, or Java)
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: NAT, DNS/mDNS, UDP/TCP protocols, multicast, firewall configuration
• Experience with Linux system administration and shell scripting
• Proven debugging skills with complex software systems—you know how to read logs, use debuggers, and trace issues systematically
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with technical customers and internal teams
• Willingness to travel up to 75% to customer sites and test locations
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code
• Background in distributed systems, real-time systems, or robotics software
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Experience in customer-facing engineering roles or technical sales engineering
• Understanding of embedded systems communication protocols (helpful but not required)
• Prior defense or aerospace software experience

Compensation Range

• $175,000 - $220,000 + Equity

What We Offer

• Meaningful equity stake in a high-growth defense technology company
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k
• PTO and Paid Sick Time
• Monthly Wellness Stipend
• Daily catered lunch to office
• Paid Parental leave
• Flexible work arrangement - remote/hybrid with regular collaboration in Oxnard & Seattle
• Direct impact opportunity - be a key leader in building a critical technology for national security
• World-class team - work alongside exceptional engineers and operators solving hard problems

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and trustworthy work environment, Swarm Aero conducts a thorough screening of prospective employees. Candidates will be subject to a comprehensive background verification process as a prerequisite for employment.

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.