Qualifications
Key Responsibilities:
Design, integrate, and test mechanical systems for aircraft, including flight controls, landing gear, fuel systems, and other subsystems.
Generate detailed CAD models, assemblies, and installation drawings.
Implement design for manufacturability (DFM) principles to facilitate the rapid scaling of mechanical systems and assemblies.
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are feasible for mass production.
Oversee the fabrication, assembly, and testing of mechanical subsystems.
Conduct engineering analyses and document and present findings effectively.
Assist in testing and troubleshooting during prototype assembly, integration, and flight operations.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
7+ years of mechanical design and integration experience.
Proficient in CAD, with a preference for NX.
Familiarity with PLM systems, such as Teamcenter or equivalent.
Solid understanding of GD&T, drafting standards, and structural analysis fundamentals.
Knowledge of machining, sheet metal, and composite processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in aerospace, defense, or UAV programs.
Background in actuation systems, landing gear design, fuel, or hydraulic systems.
Familiarity with additive manufacturing techniques.
Lifecycle experience from concept through to production.
About the job
Swarm Aero is at the forefront of innovation, revolutionizing aerial capabilities with the development of the largest swarming UAV and a highly adaptable network of swarming aircraft globally. We are swiftly advancing toward the launch of our first aircraft specifically engineered for swarming operations, accompanied by cutting-edge Command & Control software designed to deploy swarms of thousands of diverse autonomous assets, enabling human operators to achieve extraordinary outcomes.
Our team comprises industry veterans who have successfully founded multiple startups, secured defense deals valued in the billions, and designed and constructed over 30 groundbreaking aircraft. Our collective aerospace expertise includes experience from renowned organizations such as Scaled Composites, Airbus, Archer Aviation, Blue Origin, and Boom Supersonic.
As a Mechanical Engineer at Swarm Aero, you will spearhead the design, integration, and testing of structural and mechanical systems that facilitate the operation of our long-range aircraft. You will manage projects from concept through flight testing, ensuring that all designs are optimized for peak performance, manufacturability, and reliability.
About Swarm Aero
Swarm Aero is pioneering the future of aerial technology, focusing on the development of swarming UAV systems that will enhance operational capabilities in both military and civilian applications. Our mission is to empower teams through innovative solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible in aviation.
