Mechanical Engineer, Landing Gear jobs in United States
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Swarm Aero ยท 1 week ago

Mechanical Engineer, Landing Gear

positionOxnard, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$150K/yr - $190K/yr
date7+ years exp

Swarm Aero is redefining air power, building the largest swarming UAV and most versatile swarming aircraft network in the world. They are seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to own the design and development of landing gear systems for next-generation aircraft, creating new solutions from first principles and collaborating with various engineering teams.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DronesGovernmentHardwareMilitaryNational SecuritySoftware
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Responsibilities

Design from scratch: Lead mechanical design of landing gear systems including shock absorption, actuation, retraction mechanisms, and structural interfaces
Analysis and validation: Perform stress analysis, fatigue calculations, kinematics modeling, and validate designs through simulation and testing
Material selection and manufacturing: Select materials and manufacturing processes optimized for weight, strength, and cost; work with vendors and internal production teams
Testing and iteration: Develop test plans, oversee ground and flight testing, analyze results, and iterate rapidly based on data
Integration: Collaborate with adjacent engineering teams (structures, electrical, flight controls) to ensure seamless system integration
Documentation: Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports to support certification and production

Qualification

Mechanical engineering experienceLanding gear designSolidWorksFEA ANSYSFEA AbaqusMaterial selectionAerospace structuresProgramming PythonProgramming MATLABTroubleshooting hardwareCollaborationDocumentation

Required

7+ years of mechanical engineering experience in aerospace, automotive, or related high-performance systems
Direct experience designing landing gear, suspension systems, or similar mechanical systems with shock absorption and actuation
Expert-level skills in SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX
Strong background in FEA (ANSYS, Abaqus, etc.), structural analysis, and mechanical system modeling
Understanding of machining, composites, additive manufacturing, and DFM principles
Ability to navigate ambiguity, make sound engineering trade-offs, and move quickly
Comfortable working in a lab/shop environment, building prototypes, and troubleshooting hardware

Preferred

Experience with retractable landing gear systems
Background in aerospace structures or aircraft systems integration
Familiarity with FAA/MIL-SPEC certification requirements
Experience with composite materials and lightweighting strategies
Prior work at aerospace startups or fast-paced development programs
Programming/scripting skills (Python, MATLAB) for automation and analysis

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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