Swarm Aero
Lead Structures Design Engineer
$180K–$300K
Oxnard · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 21, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years designing aircraft structure.
- Education
- BS or MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related engineering field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicant 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.
About the job
Leads hands-on design of the wing, fuselage, empennage, and other large composite primary structures for a Group 5 autonomous aircraft through first flight.
What you'll do
- Own and mature major airframe structures, including composite architecture, laminate strategy, joints, and load paths.
- Lead and mentor structures design engineers; set standards for models, drawings, and reviews.
- Drive manufacturing and design trades and own design maturity through PDR, CDR, first article, structural test, and first flight.
What they ask for
- BS or MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related engineering field.
- 8+ years designing aircraft structure, including direct ownership of large composite primary structure.
- Experience leading engineers through a full development cycle, from concept through structural test or flight.
- Proficiency in CAD (NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks), strong GD&T, and ability to work onsite in Oxnard, CA.
Nice to have
- Experience on a clean-sheet aircraft development program.
- Familiarity with prepreg, infusion, or out-of-autoclave processes for large parts.
Pay
$180K – $300K USD base salary
Tools
NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, Nastran, Abaqus, HyperMesh
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