Qualifications
Key Responsibilities:
Innovative Design: Lead the mechanical design of landing gear systems, including shock absorption, actuation, retraction mechanisms, and structural interfaces.
Analysis and Validation: Conduct stress analysis, fatigue calculations, kinematics modeling, and validate designs through simulation and testing.
Material Selection and Manufacturing: Choose materials and manufacturing processes that optimize weight, strength, and cost; collaborate with vendors and internal production teams.
Testing and Iteration: Develop test plans, supervise ground and flight testing, analyze results, and iterate quickly based on data.
Integration: Work with adjacent engineering teams (structures, electrical, flight controls) to ensure seamless integration of systems.
Documentation: Produce detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports to support certification and production.
Required Qualifications:
7+ years of mechanical engineering experience in aerospace, automotive, or related high-performance sectors.
Proven experience in designing landing gear, suspension systems, or comparable components.
Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and aircraft systems.
Experience with CAD software and simulation tools.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
About the job
Swarm Aero is at the forefront of transforming air power by creating the world's largest swarming UAV and the most adaptable swarming aircraft network. We are rapidly progressing towards the launch of our first aircraft tailored exclusively for swarming, alongside the Command & Control software that will enable the coordination of swarms comprising thousands of diverse autonomous assets, allowing human operators to achieve extraordinary outcomes.
Our team consists of seasoned professionals who have successfully created and exited multiple startups, negotiated defense contracts worth billions, and designed and built over 30 innovative aircraft, drawing from aerospace experience at Scaled Composites, Airbus, Archer Aviation, Blue Origin, and Boom Supersonic.
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to spearhead the design and development of landing gear systems for our next-generation aircraft. This role is not about refining existing designs; instead, you will be responsible for innovating new solutions from the ground up, making crucial trade-offs, and witnessing your designs take flight.
You will collaborate closely with structures, flight controls, and systems integration teams to deliver landing gear that is lightweight, durable, and tailored to our specific operational requirements. This is a hands-on, high-impact position where your decisions will significantly influence the aircraft's performance.
About Swarm Aero
Swarm Aero is pioneering the future of aviation by developing the largest and most versatile swarming aircraft network in the world. Our innovative approach combines cutting-edge technology with a highly skilled team, committed to reshaping how aerial operations are conducted.