Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Remote

Overview

Swarm Aero is redefining air power by building the largest swarming UAV and the most versatile swarming aircraft network in the world. We are rapidly moving towards launching the first aircraft specifically designed for swarming, along with the Command & Control software to mobilize swarms of thousands of heterogeneous autonomous assets, empowering human operators to achieve superhuman results.

In Short

• Work hand-in-hand with designers to develop advanced aircraft for production and implement design for manufacturing (DFM) concepts.
• Set up manufacturing facilities from the ground up, including procurement of heavy equipment from vendors around the world and designing of custom tooling.
• Develop and implement advanced manufacturing processes for composite and metallic aircraft components.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flows, and tooling designs.
• Conduct feasibility studies and production readiness reviews for new designs.
• Own the production of prototypes and support the transition to full-scale manufacturing.

Requirements

• Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. An advanced degree is preferred.
• Accumulated a minimum of 8 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Gained extensive experience with composite and metallic manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency with manufacturing software tools and CAD systems, such as Siemens NX, Fibersim, Warpdrive, NetSuite, ION, Manufacturo, or similar tools.
• Acquired a solid understanding of quality control principles and practices.

Benefits

• Meaningful equity stake in a high-growth defense technology company.
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k.
• PTO and Paid Sick Time.
• Monthly Wellness Stipend.
• Daily catered lunch to office.
• Paid Parental leave.
• Flexible work arrangement - remote/hybrid with regular collaboration in Oxnard.
• Direct impact opportunity - be a key leader in building a critical technology for national security.
• World-class team - work alongside exceptional engineers and operators solving hard problems.