Prototype UAV A&P Mechanic — Equity & Impact

Swarmaero; Oxnard (CA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Equity

Competitive salary

Healthcare + 401k

PTO & sick leave

Wellness stipend

Office lunch

Parental leave

Impactful mission

Resumo da vaga

Swarm Aero is redefining air power with the largest swarming UAV network. We seek an A&P mechanic to build, assemble, and integrate prototype aircraft, fabricate and install systems, and work closely with engineers as designs evolve.

You will troubleshoot, support ground and flight tests, and train junior technicians while traveling to field sites as needed. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance are required.

Qualificações

• FAA A&P certificate required.
• 7+ years hands-on experience across multiple aircraft types and systems.
• Experience building or modifying aircraft, not just maintaining them.
• Composite fabrication/repair experience a must.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and travel to support flight campaigns; speak up on drawing changes.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Build, assemble, and integrate prototype unmanned aircraft from evolving drawings and work instructions.
• Fabricate and install systems including fuel, oil plumbing, landing gear, flight controls, avionics, and electrical.
• Fabricate and repair composites (wet layup, prepregs, honeycomb, bonded).
• Collaborate with engineering to diagnose issues and feed field data back into design.
• Support ground and flight tests including pre- and post-flight inspections and vehicle mods.
• Maintain build records and configuration docs; help write procedures for production.
• Mentor junior technicians and assist in setting up the facility.
• Travel to flight test and field sites as needed.

Conhecimentos

FAA A&P

Aircraft build

Composite fabrication

Troubleshooting

Field travel

Descrição da vaga

Swarm Aero is redefining air power with the largest swarming UAV network. We seek an A&P mechanic to build, assemble, and integrate prototype aircraft, fabricate and install systems, and work closely with engineers as designs evolve.

You will troubleshoot, support ground and flight tests, and train junior technicians while traveling to field sites as needed. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance are required.