Sub-Scale Lead
Swarm Aero
About this role
The Sub-Scale Lead is a senior aerospace role that combines team leadership with hands-on technical contribution in flight test and unmanned systems integration. This position supports development and readiness of UAS technologies and coordinates closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a regulated, defense-oriented environment. Candidates must meet export-control eligibility and be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
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About Swarm Aero
swarm.aeroSwarm designs and fields autonomous unmanned aerial systems and command software that let small teams mobilize large-scale UAV swarms. Their platform — built from the ground up for swarming — emphasizes radical efficiency, resilience in communications‑limited and contested environments, and the ability to coordinate thousands of uncrewed vehicles. Positioned for defense and mission-critical use, Swarm combines human command with scalable autonomy to deliver overwhelming presence and distributed capability.
Recent company news
Business WireSwarm Aero Announces $35M Series A Financing Led by Two Sigma Ventures and Silent Ventures
1 day ago
Pulse 2.0Swarm Aero: $35 Million Series A Raised For Large UAV Swarm Aircraft And Software
13 hours ago
Talk Business & PoliticsSwarm Aero opens Fayetteville drone factory
3 weeks ago
KHBSDefense company to open new facility in Fayetteville | Protesters picket 'killer robots'
3 weeks ago
AxiosMilitary drone plant opens in Arkansas, drawing protest
3 weeks ago
About Swarm Aero
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$80k – $100k
per year
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