Swarm Aero
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
$130K–$200K
Oxnard · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 25, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years; aerospace or defense industry experience preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- 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
Builds production lines and manufacturing processes for autonomous aircraft, from prototype production through the transition to full-scale manufacturing.
What you'll do
- Collaborate with designers on aircraft design for manufacturing and production.
- Set up manufacturing facilities, procure equipment, and design custom tooling.
- Develop manufacturing processes and documentation, assess production readiness, and produce prototypes.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
- Extensive experience with composite and metallic manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency with manufacturing software tools and CAD systems; solid understanding of quality control principles and practices.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree.
- Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.
Pay
$130K – $200K (base salary)
Tools
Siemens NX, Fibersim, Warpdrive, NetSuite, ION, Manufacturo
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