Materials & Process Engineer

Swarm Aero is at the forefront of redefining air power, developing the largest swarming UAV and the most versatile swarming aircraft network globally. We are rapidly progressing towards launching the first aircraft designed specifically for swarming, along with the advanced Command & Control software to mobilize swarms of thousands of diverse autonomous assets, enabling human operators to achieve unprecedented results.

Our team boasts experience in building and exiting multiple startups, negotiating defense deals worth billions, and designing and constructing over 30 innovative aircraft. Our expertise spans top aerospace companies such as Scaled Composites, Airbus, Archer Aviation, Blue Origin, and Boom Supersonic.

As the Materials and Process Lead, you will be instrumental in researching and developing materials and processes suitable for high-rate production of aircraft structures. You will collaborate closely with the structures design team to integrate design optimizations for efficient high-volume production.

What you'll do:

• Research, test, and select appropriate material systems and processes for volume production of a large Unmanned Aerial System (UAS).
• Validate material properties through simulation and testing.
• Design processes for structural component fabrication and full-scale assembly.
• Validate production processes through simulation and testing.
• Support the structures design team in ensuring designs are optimized for manufacturability.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience working in a production environment focused on building structures.
• Proven track record of generating material properties data for composite systems.
• Hands-on experience with both composite and aluminum structures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in a production environment building aerospace structures.
• Expertise in creating or managing high-volume production build environments.
• Experience working in a startup environment.

What we offer:

• Generous paid time off and sick leave
• Paid company holidays
• Paid parental leave for all parents, additional for birthing parents
• Company-sponsored medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Company-sponsored 401k retirement plan through Vanguard
• Up to $5k towards earning your pilot’s license – because we love to share our passion for the skies
• Complimentary catered lunch when working onsite at our offices

Compensation Range:

• $90k-120k

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.