Composite Aircraft Structure Engineer — Equity & Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in high-growth company

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, vision benefits

PTO and paid sick leave

Wellness stipend

Daily catered lunch (office)

Parental leave

Impact on national security mission

World-class engineering team

Job summary

Swarm Aero is seeking structures and composite design engineers to advance a new swarming aircraft network. You will own major composite airframe design from concept through first flight, defining laminates, ply drops, and joints while working closely with stress and manufacturing teams on layup, cure, and assembly.

Ideal candidates bring a BS/MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 3+ years in composite/metallic structures, and strong CAD skills (NX/CATIA/SolidWorks).

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field.
• 3+ years designing composite or metallic structure for high-performance vehicles.
• Working knowledge of composite materials, layup methods, and failure modes.
• Proficiency in CAD (NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks) and GD&T fundamentals.
• Hands-on mindset with shop-floor experience and fast iteration.
• Ability to work onsite in Oxnard, CA.

Responsibilities

• Own the design of major composite airframe structure from concept through first flight.
• Define laminates, ply drops, and core layouts balancing weight and producibility.
• Design bonded and bolted joints for primary structure.
• Collaborate with stress analysts to close margins and iterate quickly.
• Partner with composites manufacturing on layup, cure, and assembly methods.
• Release engineering drawings and models for shop fabrication.
• Support structural test campaigns and feed findings back into design.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Hands-on mindset

Bias toward speed

Onsite Oxnard

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Swarm Aero is seeking structures and composite design engineers to advance a new swarming aircraft network. You will own major composite airframe design from concept through first flight, defining laminates, ply drops, and joints while working closely with stress and manufacturing teams on layup, cure, and assembly.

Ideal candidates bring a BS/MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 3+ years in composite/metallic structures, and strong CAD skills (NX/CATIA/SolidWorks).