Structures Engineer

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Oxnard, CA
Senior level
Aerospace • Manufacturing
The Role
Design and test flight vehicles, focusing on composite and metallic components, ensuring designs meet safety and performance standards while collaborating with team leads.
Summary Generated by Built In

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, SpaceX, 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:

  • Design composite and metallic aircraft components using Siemens NX, Fibersim
  • Conduct feasibility studies to evaluate the practicality of proposed aircraft designs
  • Perform structural analysis using hand calculations and develop FEM models
  • Work with the other team leads (aero, M&P, manufacturing) to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability 
  • Ensure that designs meet safety, regulatory and performance standards
  • Keep abreast of advancements in aircraft design and technology

What you’ve done:

  • Graduated with Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. Advanced degrees are preferred
  • Gained a minimum of 5 years of experience in composite structures design (aircraft, spacecraft or similar vehicle design)
  • Developed a strong proficiency in CAD tools such as Siemens NX or similar
  • Designed and built composite structures 
  • Had experience with analysis tools, Femap/Nastran/HyperX etc. 
  • Acquired and understanding of Aviation industry and DoD standards

What sets you apart:

  • Experience working in new product development and small teams     
  • Appreciate being a trailblazer and solving new unsolved challenges
  • Hands-on experience designing and building composite bonded structures/aircrafts (RC, experimental or certified aircrafts)
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong design skills using NX & Fibersim, understanding of PLM system (Teamcenter) 
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities

ITAR Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government space 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.

We offer competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth and development within our company. We want you to join this growing startup and be part of the team that builds the company from ground up.

If you are passionate about aerospace, have a strong analytical mindset, and thrive in a collaborative team environment, even if you don’t meet our prescribed qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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.

Top Skills

Femap
Fibersim
Hyperx
Nastran
Plm Teamcenter
Siemens Nx
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The Company
28 Employees
Remote Workplace

What We Do

Building the largest UAV swarm on the planet

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