Swarmaero is looking for a DevSecOps Engineer to build and manage the infrastructure enabling small numbers of operators to plan and execute missions at scale for the world's largest networked aircraft swarm. You will fly the largest drone swarm by building the UAV Command & Control platform of the future. As the first dedicated DevSecOps hire, you'll have the opportunity to build and lead a team as the company grows.
What You'll Do
- Architect and own software and dev ops infrastructure for a Command & Control system designed to control multi-domain unmanned systems
- Design and implement secure network architectures across partner and government owned environments
- Collaborate with partners on cyber security accreditation
- Accelerate development through CI/CD improvements, cloud development environments, and integrations
What We're Looking For
- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 4+ years building and managing production infrastructure for complex distributed systems
- Extensive experience using containerization and orchestration tools both in cloud and on-premise
- Deep familiarity with configuring networks including Linux network configuration, SSH tunnels, VPNs, middleware, and more
- Working knowledge of DoD standard practices for cybersecurity/accreditation, encryption, and general system configuration
Nice to Have
- Deep experience bringing software through the defense / government security requirements
- Experience improving developer velocity through tooling and automation
- Background in GitOps practices
- Familiarity with edge compute deployments and embedded systems
Technical Stack
- Docker
- Podman
- Kubernetes
- ECS
Team & Environment
This role is the first dedicated DevSecOps hire, with the opportunity to build and lead a future team.
Benefits & Compensation
- $150,000 - $250,000 base salary
- 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
- 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
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role with flexible work arrangement, requiring regular collaboration in Oxnard & Seattle.
Swarmaero is an equal opportunity employer.





