Mechanical Engineer

Swarm Aero is building the largest UAV swarm in the world and the only Group 5 UAV swarm. This long-range, low-cost UAV is designed to endure near hotspots in Europe and Asia, keeping democracies free by making it impractical to invade & occupy free people. 

Our team has decades of aerospace experience from Scaled Composites, Stratolaunch, Airbus Vahana, Boeing, Uber Elevate, Embraer X, and Anduril. Our team has serial entrepreneurs, technologists, and military veterans that have built cutting edge AI, closed billions in tech deals involving DOD, crafted software including platforms supporting millions of users, and scaled global ultra-low latency trading operations.  

As a Mechanical Engineer at Swarm Aero, you will design and build the hardware that makes up long-range swarming drones. You will design, analyze, build, and test hardware components that will take flight, everything from component mounts to complex electro-mechanical systems. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

• Design subcomponents and mechanical assemblies/mechanical systems (e.g. actuator assemblies, flight controls, landing gear, fuel systems, propulsion integration) for an autonomous aircraft 

• Determine appropriate materials and construction techniques for various types of components and assemblies 

• Analyze your designs for loads and appropriate margins and minimal weight 

• Manage integrated aircraft mechanical model and systems simulations 

• Create drawings and documentation for parts, assemblies, and integrations 

• Work closely with suppliers and technicians to implement your designs 

• Build, test, and fly the things you’ve created in the real world 

WHAT YOU’VE DONE: 

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, material engineering or equivalent 

• 3+ years of hands-on experience designing, developing, operating, testing machines or vehicles, working in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent operation 

 WHAT SETS YOU APART: 

• Demonstrated full-cycle (design, verify, build) experience as part of an integrated team 

• Experience with landing gear, aircraft mechanical systems, propulsion installation, or flight controls is preferred 

• Machining experience 

• Aircraft experience 

  WHAT WE OFFER:  

• Meaningful equity stake in a high-growth defense technology company 

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience  

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k 

• PTO and Paid Sick Time 

• Monthly Wellness Stipend 

• Daily catered lunch to office 

• Paid Parental leave  

• Flexible work arrangement - remote/hybrid with regular collaboration in Oxnard 

• 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 

Salary Range: $115,000-180,000

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and trustworthy work environment, Swarm Aero conducts a thorough screening of prospective employees. Candidates will be subject to a comprehensive background verification process as a prerequisite for employment.