Swarm Aero is redefining air power, building the largest swarming UAV and the most versatile swarming aircraft network in the world. The company is moving quickly to launch the first aircraft designed specifically for swarming, as well as the Command & Control software to mobilize swarms of thousands of heterogeneous autonomous assets and empower human operators to achieve superhuman results.The team has created and exited multiple startups, negotiated defense deals worth billions of dollars, and designed and built 30+ novel aircraft, with aerospace experience from Scaled Composites, Airbus, Archer Aviation, Blue Origin, and Boom Supersonic.As a Mission Development Lead (Software), you will expand the adoption and reach of our best in class Legion software product. You will work directly with customers to understand their needs, represent their circumstances internally as you interface closely with engineering teams, and shape and capture opportunities.WHAT YOU’LL DO: Radical responsibility and ownership: You will be asked to own your portfolio from day one. Rapid learning, iteration, and tenacity are key as you lead and shape the ideas and actions that get things done. Customer obsession: You will work closely with clients to grok their challenges and missions from first principles. You will translate that back to your colleagues.Technical curiosity: You will be directly involved in product as you work closely with Swarm Aero engineers to build relevant products for your client’s operational needs. You will be proactively, constantly learning about customer needs and what technology can bring for them.Seek and find: You will identify, evaluate and pursue opportunities and contribute ideas to others on your team.Structure: You will provide organization and insight to complex pools of information to enable clear transfer of perspectives. You will use this to generate highly effective communications in artifacts like white papers, proposals, presentations, and analysis for internal and external audiences.Organize and scale: To organize is to create. As the company and your portfolio grows, so will your involvement in leading mission execution and bringing organization to many parallel threads. You will manage complex accounts and relationships efficiently and precisely. WHAT YOU’VE DONE: Moved with urgency to make big things happenExperience with complex hardware and software systemsExperience managing complex technical projectsExperience in business development, productization, and contracting WHAT SETS YOU APART: Mission alignmentStrong writing and research skills Comfortable with setting and achieving goals in an amorphous environment An enthusiasm for and broad knowledge of technology developmentHumilityAbility to travel 25 – 75% requiredMust be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance What we OfferMeaningful equity stake in a high-growth defense technology companyCompetitive base salary commensurate with experienceComprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401kPTO and Paid Sick TimeMonthly Wellness StipendDaily catered lunch to officePaid Parental leaveFlexible work arrangement - remote/hybrid with regular collaboration in OxnardDirect impact opportunity - be a key leader in building a critical technology for national securityWorld-class team - work alongside exceptional engineers and operators solving hard problemsAs 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.

Mission Development Lead (Software)

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