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.The RoleWe're looking for a UxS Mission Operation Specialist to support defense-related initiatives across ground, air, and maritime unmanned systems. This isn't just a pure drone operations role. You'll be embedded across the full mission lifecycle, from planning and integration through execution, assessment, and iteration, working alongside our autonomy engineers, mission teams, and defense customers in the field. This role requires a willingness to travel to test sites, customer locations, and operational environments across the U.S.What You'll DoPlan and execute missions across unmanned air, ground, and/or maritime platforms in operational and expeditionary environmentsSupport live and simulated mission scenarios for defense customers and internal test programs Control multiple unmanned platforms simultaneously across multiple domains, sensor feeds, and real-time route adjustments based on operational requirements.Serve as a key interface between customers and engineering teams, translating field observations into actionable system feedbackConduct mission planning, airspace and operational coordination, and pre-mission risk assessmentsDocument operational findings, anomalies, and lessons learned in structured after-action reportsDevelop and refine SOPs and TTPs as Swarm Aero's operational frameworks matureServe as primary interface with government stakeholders during operations, coordinating with decision authorities on mission execution (targeting approvals, weapons release, ROE coordination) and briefing senior military leadership during demonstrations and evaluations.Travel domestically and internationally to support test events, customer programs, and operational deploymentsWhat We're Looking For4+ years of experience operating unmanned systems (UAS, UGV, USV, or multi-domain) in defense, government, or field environmentsHands-on experience supporting DoD, DHS, or other government agency programsOperational comfort across more than one platform type or domain is a strong plusActive TS/SCI clearance preferred; Secret minimum requiredU.S. citizenship requiredAbility to operate effectively in ambiguous, resource-constrained, and fast-moving field environmentsStrong written and verbal communication skills; able to engage credibly with defense customers and technical teams alikeWillingness to travel up to 50+% of the time or on a rotational basis within the team to meet operational demands.Nice to HaveFAA Part 107 Remote Pilot CertificateExperience with autonomous or swarm UxS platformsBackground in U.S. military aviation, ground operations, special operations, or the intelligence communityFamiliarity with GCS software, mission planning tools (e.g., Falcon View, ATAK), or common ISR workflowsBasic maintenance and troubleshooting experience on unmanned hardwarePrior experience working alongside defense contractors, PEOs, or program officesWhat We OfferMeaningful equity in a high-growth defense technology companyCompetitive base salary commensurate with experienceMedical, dental, vision, and 401kPTO and paid sick leaveMonthly wellness stipendDaily catered lunch (office)Paid parental leaveDirect impact on a critical national security missionA world-class team of engineers and operators solving genuinely hard problems
