Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer - Hands-on, Scale Aircraft

Swarmaero; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

PTO

Sick leave

Wellness stipend

Lunch provided

Parental leave

Mission impact

World-class team

Job summary

Swarm Aero in the United States is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to help scale production of autonomous aircraft. You will work with design engineers to improve manufacturability, develop tooling, and create work instructions, turning concepts into flight-ready hardware.

If you like building prototypes and solving practical manufacturing challenges in a fast-paced startup, this role offers equity and the chance to impact national security missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent practical experience may also be considered.
• Gained experience through internships, academic projects, personal builds, or early-career work involving manufacturing, mechanical design, fabrication, or product development.
• Developed a foundational understanding of manufacturing processes, mechanical assemblies, and engineering drawings.
• Used CAD software such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or a similar tool through coursework, projects, or professional experience.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work through unfamiliar technical challenges.
• Communicated effectively and collaborated with people across different technical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturability of aircraft components and assemblies with design engineers.
• Develop, test, and refine manufacturing processes for composite and metallic components.
• Design, build, and improve tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flows, and assembly procedures.
• Identify production bottlenecks, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and implement practical improvements.
• Support prototype builds and help transition new aircraft designs into repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate across engineering, fabrication, and production teams to improve quality, throughput, and build efficiency.
• Get hands-on with hardware, test new ideas, and help turn engineering concepts into flight-ready aircraft.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Problem-solving

Hands-on hardware

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Swarm Aero in the United States is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to help scale production of autonomous aircraft. You will work with design engineers to improve manufacturability, develop tooling, and create work instructions, turning concepts into flight-ready hardware.

If you like building prototypes and solving practical manufacturing challenges in a fast-paced startup, this role offers equity and the chance to impact national security missions.