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Swarm Aero ยท 3 months ago

Head of Avionics

positionOxnard, California, United States
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$200K/yr - $250K/yr
date7+ years exp

Swarm Aero is redefining air power by building the largest swarming UAV and versatile aircraft network. As the Head of Avionics, you will design, integrate, and support advanced avionics systems for uncrewed aircraft, contributing to the development of Command & Control software for large swarms of autonomous assets.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DronesGovernmentHardwareMilitaryNational SecuritySoftware
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Responsibilities

Collaborate with the team to architect avionics systems, autonomy, and ground control functions for large uncrewed aircraft
Design, integrate, and support embedded systems in both real-time and non-real-time environments, for ground and aerial applications
Develop and support systems delivering autonomy, novel sensing capabilities, and networking functions
Define and implement architectures for software- and hardware-in-the-loop testing on avionics components
Develop simulation models and verify software components to ensure reliability and performance

Qualification

Embedded systems developmentAvionics systems architectureCC++Rust programmingMicrocontroller familiarityRoboticsAutomationInterest in design-for-explainabilityExperience in reverse-engineeringNetwork routingHardware securityCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of experience in embedded systems development, avionics, or related fields
Proficiency in C,C++, Rust, or other systems programming languages
Familiarity with the toolchains, hardware constraints, and design philosophies for embedded systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a passion for cross-disciplinary communication
Interest in design-for-explainability, particularly for high-assurance systems subject to certification requirements
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

Preferred

Familiarity with a major microcontroller or microprocessor family
Experience in reverse-engineering
Expertise in build infrastructure
Experience in robotics and automation (virtual, terrestrial, or aerial)
Knowledge of network routing and switching
Experience with Modular Open-Source Architecture components and systems
Understanding of hardware security modules and related components

Benefits

Meaningful equity stake in a high-growth defense technology company
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
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

Company

Swarm Aero

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Swarm Aero is redefining air power to do more with more.
dateFounded in 2022
location
Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.swarm.aero/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Construct Capital
2024-08-03Seed
2023-04-14Seed
2022-05-01Pre Seed

Leadership Team

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Danny Goodman
Co-Founder & CEO
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Oliver Palmer
Co-Founder & COO
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