• Develop high-fidelity tactical and swarm behavior models, including threat and comms environment modeling.
• Work closely with mission team and customers to identify & prioritize M&S requirements and mission use cases
• Translate tactical requirements and performance metrics into autonomy behaviors.
• Perform simulation and Monte Carlo analysis of mission scenarios
• Collaborate with teammates to ensure interoperation of simulation & software and modeling accuracy
• Present tactical insights to mission leads, executives, and external stakeholders (including defense partners).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Math, or related field.
• 5+ years developing mission-level modeling & simulation in aerospace/defense.
• Hands-on experience with multi-agent systems, autonomy, or distributed decision-making.
• Fluency in Python (SciPy/NumPy), and C++ or Rust for performance-critical algorithms.
• Ability to communicate tactical insights to non-technical stakeholders clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Math, or related field.
• Military or defense experience in mission planning or tactical analysis.
• Experience using or integrating tools such as AFSIM, STK, SIMDIS, ROS-Gazebo, AnyLogic, or custom M&S frameworks.
• Experience modeling EW/EMCON constraints, contested comms, or real-time C2.

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
• 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.