Qualifications
What You Will Be Responsible For:Installing, integrating, and testing avionics systems across our UAV fleet, which includes flight control, navigation, communication, and sensor payloads.Fabricating, routing, and terminating wire harnesses according to engineering specifications and relevant standards (MIL-SPEC, AS50881, etc.).Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and IPC/engineering drawings to carry out installations and modifications.Conducting functional checkouts and ground tests of integrated avionics systems before flight operations.Troubleshooting and resolving avionics and electrical faults using standard testing equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, CAN bus analyzers).Supporting flight line operations, including pre/post-flight system checks and efficient turnaround maintenance.Collaborating directly with avionics and flight control engineers to address integration challenges and provide feedback for design improvements.
About the job
At Swarm Aero, we are revolutionizing aerial capabilities by developing the world's largest network of swarming UAVs and versatile aircraft. Our goal is to launch the first aircraft specifically engineered for swarming, alongside advanced Command & Control software that enables the coordination of thousands of diverse autonomous assets, allowing human operators to achieve extraordinary outcomes.
Our team consists of veterans with a track record of creating successful startups, securing defense contracts worth billions, and designing over 30 innovative aircraft. We bring experience from leading aerospace companies including Scaled Composites, SpaceX, Airbus, Archer Aviation, Blue Origin, and Boom Supersonic.
This position is not merely about maintenance; as an Avionics Integration Technician at Swarm Aero, you will play a pivotal role in integrating avionics systems on cutting-edge UAVs that are still in development. You will collaborate closely with engineers to transform schematics into functional hardware, troubleshoot unique challenges, and help shape the assembly of our aircraft. A broad background in aircraft systems is essential, and platform-specific expertise is secondary.
About Swarm Aero
Swarm Aero is at the forefront of aerial innovation, focusing on transformative technologies that will redefine air power. Our commitment to building a robust network of swarming UAVs aims to push the boundaries of what is possible in aviation. We pride ourselves on our experienced team and the groundbreaking work we are doing in the aerospace industry.