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.Swarm Aero is at the forefront of redefining air power, developing the largest swarming UAV and the most versatile swarming aircraft network globally. We are rapidly progressing towards launching the first aircraft designed specifically for swarming, along with the advanced Command & Control software to mobilize swarms of thousands of diverse autonomous assets, enabling human operators to achieve unprecedented results.Our team boasts experience in building and exiting multiple startups, negotiating defense deals worth billions, and designing and constructing over 30 innovative aircraft. Our expertise spans top aerospace companies such as Scaled Composites, Airbus, Archer Aviation, Blue Origin, and Boom Supersonic.We're building software that operators depend on in high-stakes, real-time environments where ambiguity is the norm and the cost of getting it wrong is high. We need a Product Manager who has been in the room when things go sideways and knows how to build systems that don't. This is not a role for someone learning the craft. It's a role for someone who's already done it under pressure.What You’ll DoDesign System & Visual ConsistencyDevelop and maintain a scalable design systemElevate visual and interaction consistency across the platformRefactor complex UI panels for clarity and consistencyOperator Discovery & UsabilityTravel on-site to work with operators and capture feedbackConduct structured usability testing with operators and incorporate findings design improvementsTranslate field observations and operator behavior into design improvementsInteraction Design & PrototypingDesign intuitive workflows across a variety of mission profiles and user rolesPrototype new interaction patterns for multi-domain, heterogeneous controlImprove information hierarchy in dense, data-rich environmentsCross-Functional CollaborationWork with the Product Manager and the Director of Product to prioritize workCollaborate closely with engineering to ensure implementation matches the designArticulate design decisions clearly with stakeholdersWhat You’ve DoneCore Strengths:8+ years designing complex software applicationsExperience designing real-time control softwareLed end-to-end design from discovery through implementationOn-site usability testing with operatorsPowerhouse Figma userPhenomenal communication skillsPreferred ExperienceExposure to command-and-control systemsFamiliarity with defense or government program environmentsExperience designing for hardware-integrated softwareWhat Sets You ApartThe best candidate for this role thinks in systems and operates with a bias toward clarity under constraint. Specifically:You simplify complexity without reducing capabilityYou think in flows and systems, not just screensYou understand how users operate under time pressureYou care deeply about information hierarchy and clarityYou can defend design decisions rationally without egoYou balance elegance with practicalityYou design for real-world constraints, not ideal conditionsYou maintain high standards without slowing down momentumCompensation Range:$180,000- $250,000 + Equity 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.What 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
