--- title: 'Drone Engineer - Software at Swarmer' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/drone-engineer-software-swarmer-warsaw-thgwpfks7cff' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Drone Engineer - Software at Swarmer - **Company:** Swarmer - **Location:** Warsaw, Poland - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-08-25 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/swarmer/9d1505b1-e171-4dde-9b51-c1510179cbdf ## Job description Swarmer develops software that makes drones autonomous and allows them to operate together, in large, coordinated teams – no pilots needed. Our technology has been battle-tested in Ukraine – the world’s most intense proving ground for drone warfare. In March 2026, we became the first Ukrainian defense startup to go public on NASDAQ, following a $15M Series A – the largest investment in a Ukrainian defense tech company since the start of the war. Working at Swarmer means operating at the intersection of engineering rigor and frontline reality. The problems and environments are complex, and the stakes are very real. We built this software to enable democratic nations to defend themselves. If you are motivated by building resilient systems that matter and by seeing the direct impact of your work, you’ll find purpose here. ## WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: We're looking for a hands-on UAV/Drones Preflight Specialist who enjoys getting hardware flight-ready — flashing firmware, configuring modules, running bench tests and test flights, and tracking down faults. Here, your work doesn't stay in the lab: the drones you prepare are deployed in some of the most demanding conditions in the world. ## WHAT YOU’LL DO: - Perform visual and technical quality control of UAV assembly and electronic component integration – after in-house production or repair, as well as after purchasing UAVs from third-party manufacturers. - Install, flash, and configure firmware and software on the flight controller and additional UAV modules. - Run comprehensive testing, including initial activation, bench tests, and initial test flights, to verify correct UAV operation and configuration. - Configure and verify connectivity between the drone and flight planning systems or ground control stations. - Diagnose and resolve faults at the software and component-integration level, and perform scheduled maintenance on UAVs and related equipment. - Create and maintain clear technical documentation, including setup instructions for various UAV system components, test reports, and user manuals. ## WHAT WE NEED: - Solid knowledge of UAV components and systems. - Strong soldering skills and hands-on experience with electronic components. - Familiarity with UAV firmware and tools like Betaflight, ArduPilot, Mission Planner, and QGroundControl. - Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and schematics. - Working knowledge of Linux – comfortable in the terminal, with SSH, and basic commands. - Understanding of complex IT systems with multilayer communication. - English at B1 level or higher. ## WOULD BE AN ADVANTAGE: - Proven experience assembling, configuring, and maintaining UAVs (FPV, commercial, or military). - Experience with 3D printing and custom details design. - Basic programming skills (Python, Bash, or C++). ## WHAT YOU’LL GET: - A dynamic environment with a unique opportunity to directly influence and see the impact of your work. - Hands-on work with drone hardware that's actively shaping the field, not just theory. - A tight engineering team with short feedback loops and real ownership of your builds. - Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package ## HOW’S THE HIRING PROCESS GOING: ✔️Recruiter Screen → ✔️Technical Interview → ✔️Test Day → ✔️Skip-level Interview → ✔️Offer Please note that, as a leading defense tech company, we take operations security seriously and may need to perform additional background checks as part of our hiring process. We will do so in accordance with all applicable EU laws and regulations and safeguard your data in the process. Ready to Apply? ## About Swarmer ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Swarmer develops combat-driven, vendor-agnostic collaborative autonomy software that enables one operator to control hundreds of unmanned systems in real time. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series A; has filed for Nasdaq IPO) - **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, USA (with operations in Ukraine, Poland, and Estonia) - **Founded**: May 2023 - **Founders**: Serhii Kupriienko (Global CEO) and Alex Fink (President & US CEO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Defense technology / Autonomous systems - **Target customers**: Military and defense organizations (B2G) - **Mission or purpose**: To provide intelligent swarming software that allows large numbers of low-cost unmanned systems to operate collectively as one coherent, resilient force, keeping humans out of harm’s way. ## Products & Services - **Swarmer Software Platform**: A modular, platform-agnostic software stack for autonomous navigation, real-time combat data fusion, AI-driven collaboration, and scalable autonomy. Features encrypted over-the-air updates. Deployed on over 100,000 real-world combat missions in Ukraine since April 2024. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company; filed for IPO but terms undisclosed) - **Key Metric**: Total funding of $15 million (Series A, first for a Ukrainian startup) – [aviationweek.com](https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/swarmer-takes-15-million-series-first-ukrainian-startup) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not individually named in available sources; has signed MOUs with Powerus and contracts with SkyKnight. - **Growth Signals**: - More than 100,000 combat missions flown by nearly 50 units under active EW/GPS-denied conditions. - Filed for Nasdaq IPO in 2025/2026. - Rapid headcount growth and active hiring across engineering, sales, operations, and product roles in multiple countries. ## Competitive Advantages - **Real-world validation**: Software evolved on the battlefield in Ukraine, not in a lab – terabytes of proprietary combat data inform ML models. - **Vendor-agnostic**: Operates at the intelligence layer, independent of any single hardware supplier or platform. - **Resilience**: Designed for contested, degraded, GPS-denied environments with continuous over-the-air updates. - **Scalability**: One operator can control hundreds of autonomous systems simultaneously. ## Strategic Focus - **Current priorities**: Scaling the platform for multi-domain operations, expanding into new defense markets, and completing a public listing on Nasdaq. Continued investment in AI-driven autonomy and real-time coordination. - **Direction for growth**: From frontline Ukrainian operations to a global defense technology company, with a focus on collaborative autonomy across air, land, sea, and space. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Combat-tested, mission-driven environment where software directly impacts human safety and national security. Emphasis on "Send drones. Keep humans." - **Remote/hybrid policy**: Roles available across EU, USA, Ukraine, and Estonia; some positions listed as "Remote Texas" and "Remote" – hybrid likely depending on location. - **Notable perks/engineering culture**: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and autonomy software that is actively deployed in real-world combat. Rapid growth phase means significant impact and career advancement. Engineering leadership, product, and pilot roles available. - **Current hiring areas**: Engineering Leadership (EU & USA), Sales & Marketing Leadership (EU & USA), Engineers & Pilots (Ukraine & EU), Operations (Ukraine & EU), Product Roles (EU & Ukraine). Talent pool open for future roles – [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/swarmer) ## Sources 1. [getswarmer.com](https://getswarmer.com/) – Company homepage and capabilities 2. [getswarmer.com/about](https://getswarmer.com/about/) – Company history, leadership, mission 3. [investors.getswarmer.com](https://investors.getswarmer.com/) – Investor relations, news releases, IPO filing 4. [aviationweek.com](https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/swarmer-takes-15-million-series-first-ukrainian-startup) – Series A funding announcement 5. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/swarmer](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/swarmer) – Job listings and hiring areas 6. 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