Job Application for Field Test Engineer at Swarm Aero

Swarm Aero is building the largest UAV swarm in the world and the only Group 5 UAV swarm. This long-range, low-cost UAV is designed to endure near hotspots in Europe and Asia, keeping democracies free by making it impractical to invade & occupy free people.

We're looking for a field test engineer with a solid technical background in software engineering or related fields who can lead the integration and deployment of the C2 and vehicle autonomy systems Swarm Aero is developing.

As an early-stage startup, we offer serious growth opportunities and the chance to make a real impact.

As a field test engineer, you'll be responsible for:

Leading software, firmware, and basic electrical integrations of our C2 and autonomy systems with third party platforms

Working directly with the product development teams to ensure customer field test objectives are met and that product feedback is incorporated back in the core product

Developing CONOPs (concepts of operation) with customer and business interaction, then creating test plans and executing them

Traveling to customer test sites (up to 50% travel) to perform onsite integrations and testing

Testing and troubleshooting complex integrated systems involving multiple third parties, chasing down failures, and ensuring overall mission success

Learning to pilot both individual drones through obtaining a part 107 license and operating drone swarms during test events

We're looking for someone who has:

Experience working with embedded/IoT systems

Generalist embedded systems knowledge (SPI/I2C/serial, basic use of digital logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, basic microcontroller programming)

Experience with at least one major programming language (Python, C/C++, Golang, Java, etc)

Working knowledge of networking, including NAT, mDNS, network protocols (UDP/TCP), multicast, and firewall configuration

Ability to productively engage in customer discussions, understand the customer problem in their domain and drive toward successful customer outcomes

These items set you apart:

Hands on robotics or aerospace experience

Experience in both Linux and Windows system administration tasks

Electronics prototyping experience (soldering, breadboarding, interpreting schematics and datasheets)

Candidates for this position must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

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.

Field Test Engineer

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