Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design jobs in United States
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Swarm Aero ยท 1 day ago

Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design

positionOxnard, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$165K/yr - $210K/yr
date7+ years exp

Swarm Aero is redefining air power by building the largest swarming UAV and most versatile swarming aircraft network in the world. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the design, integration, and testing of structural and mechanical systems for long-range aircraft, ensuring designs are optimized for performance, manufacturability, and reliability.

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Responsibilities

Design, integrate, and test aircraft mechanical systems such as flight controls, landing gear, fuel
Create detailed CAD models, assemblies, and installation drawings
Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) principles to enable rapid scaling of mechanical systems and assemblies
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 DesignCAD ProficiencyStructural AnalysisDFM PrinciplesPLM SystemsAerospace ExperienceActuation SystemsAdditive ManufacturingSoft Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
7+ 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

Benefits

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

Company

Swarm Aero

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Swarm Aero is redefining air power to do more with more.
dateFounded in 2022
location
Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.swarm.aero/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Construct Capital
2024-08-03Seed
2023-04-14Seed
2022-05-01Pre Seed

Leadership Team

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Danny Goodman
Co-Founder & CEO
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Oliver Palmer
Co-Founder & COO
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