Swarm Aero
Structures Design Engineer
Fayetteville · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years; advanced degree preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related 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 required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Own structural design and sizing for a Group 5 autonomous aircraft, taking components from concept through analysis, manufacturing, first article, and flight.
What you'll do
- Design and size airframe structures, develop loads and criteria, and document structural margins.
- Perform FEA and hand calculations; define structural tests and reconcile results with analysis.
- Coordinate with manufacturing and vendors on buildable designs, and support aircraft systems integration.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of composite structure design experience for aircraft, spacecraft, or similar vehicles.
- Deep understanding of composite and metal properties, laminate design, structural analysis, bonding, and joining; experience leading composite structures through production and hands-on fabrication and bonding.
- Strong CAD expertise, particularly Siemens NX and Fibersim or equivalent; familiarity with aviation standards and DoD certification requirements; willingness to travel to Oxnard for onsite collaboration.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree.
- Experience in agile new-product development, composite aircraft manufacturing, bonded structures, or Teamcenter.
Tools
Siemens NX, Fibersim, Teamcenter
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