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title: 'Field Integration Technician at Swarmer'
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# Field Integration Technician at Swarmer

- **Company:** Swarmer
- **Location:** Austin, TX
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-07-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/swarmer/9f320efc-aea3-4a1e-b6a5-dbf75a7f30fc

## Job description

## WHY WE EXIST:

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.

## WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Field Integration Technician to support the deployment, integration, and field modification of advanced unmanned systems automation technologies. This role is ideal for a technically proficient individual with hands-on experience in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), unmanned surface vehicles (USV), unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), and autonomous platforms; has extensive experience with embedded Linux and its deployment process; thrives in dynamic field environments; and is comfortable working on a small team, bridging hardware and software domains.

## WHAT YOU’LL DO:

- Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot unmanned systems in field operations, including aerial, ground, and nautical platforms.
- Perform real-time system software integration and modifications using platforms such as Betaflight, ArduPilot, and other open-source or proprietary flight control systems.
- Lead diagnostic and troubleshooting efforts for hardware, firmware, and software in field environments, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal downtime.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to validate system performance and implement field-driven improvements.
- Write and modify scripts and software (Python, C++) to support mission-specific automation and control.
- Integrate automation algorithms and protocols into live systems, ensuring robust performance in complex environments.
- Implement and troubleshoot MAVLink communication protocols for telemetry, command, and control of unmanned systems.
- Maintain detailed documentation of field activities, system configurations, and integration outcomes.

## WHAT WE NEED:

- Proven experience with unmanned systems design, build, integration, and deployment.
- Proficiency in configuring and tuning flight controllers (ArduPilot, PX4, etc.).
- Strong programming skills, with an emphasis on automation, control systems, and embedded development.
- Hands-on experience with MAVLink in real-world applications.
- Familiarity with RF communications, telemetry systems, and sensor integration.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to technical challenges.
- Strong understanding of embedded Linux systems and deployment processes.
- Proficiency in network systems configuration, routing, and diagnostics across Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and telemetry links.
- Strong understanding of Linux networking (netplan, iptables, systemd-networkd) and command-line administration.
- Experience with VPNs, firewalls, and secure remote access for unmanned and distributed systems.
- Deep understanding of UAV hardware ecosystems, including flight controllers (ArduPilot/PX4), sensors (IMUs, GPS, cameras), and communication systems.
- Experience working with microcontrollers, SoCs, and platforms like Raspberry Pi or similar.
- Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, and GPIO.
- Solid understanding of hardware-software integration in resource-constrained environments.
- Background in RF engineering, IoT communication protocols; practical experience preferred over formal education, but both are a plus.
- Configuration and troubleshooting of IP networks for UAS (Ethernet, CAN, UDP, MAVLink-over-IP, etc.)
- Willingness to travel and support field demonstrations (expected 40%).

Would be an advantage:

- Unmanned systems, robotics or multi-agent coordination systems;
- Background in electrical or mechanical engineering, computer science, or related fields; degree is not required - equivalent field experience is preferred.

## WHAT YOU’LL GET:

- Your work ships fast and gets used. Direct operational feedback from users in weeks, not years
- A fast-paced environment with minimal bureaucracy and no “process for the sake of process”
- Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package (insurance, paid sick leave, 20 paid days off per year)
- Flexible remote work options where possible

## HOW’S THE HIRING PROCESS GOING:

✔️ Recruiter Screen → ✔️ Technical Interview → ✔️ 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 US 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. [swarmer.peopleforce.io/careers](https://swarmer.peopleforce.io/careers) – Alternative careers page with talent pool

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