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Swarm Aero · 2 months ago

Mechanical Engineer, Aircraft Systems

Oxnard, California, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$165K/yr - $210K/yr

3+ years exp

Swarm Aero is redefining air power, building the largest swarming UAV and most versatile swarming aircraft network in the world. As a Mechanical Engineer at Swarm Aero, you will lead the design, integration, and testing of structural and mechanical systems that make our long-range aircraft possible.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DronesGovernmentHardwareMilitaryNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, integrate, and test aircraft mechanical systems such as flight controls, landing gear, fuel

Create detailed CAD models, assemblies, and installation drawings

Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are producible at scale

Oversee fabrication, assembly, and test of mechanical subsystems

Conduct engineering analyses; document and present findings

Support testing and troubleshooting during prototype build, integration, and flight

Qualification

Mechanical design experienceCAD proficiencyStructural analysis knowledgePLM systems familiarityAerospace experienceAdditive manufacturing exposureActuation systems backgroundLanding gear designFuel systems knowledgeHydraulic systems knowledgeMachining processes understandingSheet metal processes understanding

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

3+ years of mechanical design and integration experience

Proficiency in CAD (NX preferred)

Familiarity with PLM systems (Teamcenter or equivalent)

Knowledge of GD&T, drafting standards, and structural analysis fundamentals

Understanding of machining, sheet metal, and composite processes

Preferred

Experience in aerospace, defense, or UAV programs

Background in actuation systems, landing gear design, fuel or hydraulic systems

Exposure to additive manufacturing methods

Lifecycle experience from concept through production

Candidates for this position must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

To conform to U.S. Government controlled technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State