Swarmer
Field Integration Technician
Aberdeen, North Carolina. Posted 3 months ago
The role
The Field Integration Technician will deploy, configure, and troubleshoot unmanned systems in field operations. This role involves real-time software integration, hardware diagnostics, and writing scripts to support automation and control.
What you will do
- Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot unmanned systems in field operations.
- Perform real-time system software integration and modifications.
- Lead diagnostic and troubleshooting efforts for hardware, firmware, and software.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to validate system performance.
- Write and modify scripts and software to support mission-specific automation and control.
- Integrate automation algorithms and protocols into live systems.
- Implement and troubleshoot MAVLink communication protocols.
- Maintain detailed documentation of field activities and system configurations.
Required qualifications
- Proven experience with unmanned systems design, build, integration, and deployment.
- Proficiency in configuring and tuning flight controllers (ArduPilot, PX4, etc.).
- Strong programming skills in automation, control systems, and embedded development.
- Hands-on experience with MAVLink in real-world applications.
- Familiarity with RF communications, telemetry systems, and sensor integration.
- Strong understanding of embedded Linux systems and deployment processes.
- Proficiency in network systems configuration, routing, and diagnostics.
- Strong understanding of Linux networking (netplan, iptables, systemd-networkd) and command-line administration.
- Experience with VPNs, firewalls, and secure remote access.
- Deep understanding of UAV hardware ecosystems.
- Experience working with microcontrollers, SoCs, and platforms like Raspberry Pi or similar.
- Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, and GPIO.
Nice to have
- Background in RF engineering, IoT communication protocols; practical experience preferred over formal education
- Unmanned systems, robotics or multi-agent coordination systems
- Background in electrical or mechanical engineering, computer science, or related fields
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Insurance
- Paid sick leave
- 20 paid days off per year
- Flexible remote work options where possible
Before you apply
- May need to perform additional background checks
About the company
Swarmer develops software that makes drones autonomous and allows them to operate together in large, coordinated teams. The company is a Ukrainian defense startup that went public on NASDAQ in March 2026.