Forward Deployed Software Engineer
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Requirements
• 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 • 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
Responsibilities
• 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: • 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
Benefits
• 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.