Swarm Aero is hiring : Senior Structures Designer in Oxnard

Location : Oxnard, CA

Swarm Aero is redefining air power, building the largest swarming UAV and most versatile swarming aircraft network in the world. The company is moving quickly to launch the first aircraft designed specifically for swarming as well as the Command & Control software to mobilize swarms of thousands of heterogenous autonomous assets and empower human operators to achieve superhuman results.

The team has created and exited multiple startups, negotiated defense deals worth billions of dollars and designed and built 30+ novel aircraft, with aerospace experience from Scaled Composites, Airbus, Archer Aviation, Blue Origin, and Boom Supersonic.

Our company is looking for a highly motivated and experienced structures designer to join our team. As a structures designer, you will be responsible for designing and testing flight vehicles.

What you'll do :

• Lead the end-to-end design and development of conceptual and preliminary composite structure including interface and system integration.
• Conduct advanced feasibility studies to ensure aircraft designs meet performance, weight, and cost targets.
• Generate CAD models, including structural layout and detailed model-based part definitions,adhering to internal design standards and GD&T.
• Perform initial structure and joints sizing calculation.
• Own the design process from start to release, including conducting design reviews, structural analysis, DFM, and liaising with manufacturing and suppliers.
• Establish and maintain best practices and design standards, streamlining the design process through master files, critical interface models, etc.
• Support fast-paced prototype and production aircraft design with a focus on manufacturability.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility, manufacturability, and compliance with certification requirements.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Salary Range : $145,000 - $200,000 + Equity

What we Offer :

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.

To conform to U.S. Government controlled technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.