What You’ll Do

• Lead the development of conceptual and preliminary aircraft components sizing.
• Perform structural analysis using hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) across a wide range of designs and materials, including composites and metallics.
• Create and refine aircraft, assembly, and components level finite element models.
• Conduct advanced feasibility studies to ensure aircraft designs meet performance, weight, and cost targets.
• Establish and maintain best practices, analysis standards, and traceability, streamlining workflows through the automation of analysis processes with existing and newly developed tools.
• Support fast-paced prototype and production aircraft design with a focus on manufacturability.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior analysts and engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility, manufacturability, and compliance with certification requirements.

What You’ve Done

• Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Gained a minimum of 10 years of experience in composite structural analysis for aircraft, spacecraft, or similar vehicles.
• Developed a deep understanding of material properties, failure mechanisms, and structural dynamics.
• Strong expertise in CAD and FEM tools, particularly Siemens NX, Simcenter, Femap, or equivalent software.
• Led the design and analysis of composite structures throughout the product lifecycle, from conceptualization to production.
• Familiarity with aviation industry standards and DoD certification requirements.

What Sets You Apart

• Extensive experience in new product development, particularly in small, agile teams.
• Experience in composite aircraft manufacturing techniques, including bonded structures.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills and strong design skills using Siemens NX and experience with PLM systems like Teamcenter.
• Comprehensive knowledge of aviation industry practices and DoD certification standards.
• Outstanding communication, time management, collaboration, and leadership abilities, with a proven track record of successfully working in cross-functional teams

What We Offer

• 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
• 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

Salary Range: $155,000-$210,000

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.

ITAR Requirements

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.