Swarm Aero is building the largest UAV swarm in the world and the only Group 5 UAV swarm. This long-range, low-cost UAV is designed to endure near hotspots in Europe and Asia, keeping democracies free by making it impractical to invade & occupy free people.

Our team has decades of aerospace experience from Scaled Composites, SpaceX, Archer Aviation, Stratolaunch, Airbus Vahana, Boeing, Uber Elevate, Embraer X, and Anduril. Our team has serial entrepreneurs, technologists, and military veterans that have built cutting edge AI, closed billions in tech deals involving DOD, crafted software including platforms supporting millions of users, and scaled global ultra-low latency trading operations.

As a Sr. R&D Composites Technician, you will work with the engineering team to develop and test new materials and processes for aircraft manufacturing.  You will be responsible for operating and maintaining manufacturing and testing resources including equipment and tooling, fabricating and testing components, and documenting procedures and results.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Construct state-of-the-art aircraft components and tooling using both conventional and cutting-edge manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and optimize composite manufacturing processes, focusing on efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Develop shop procedures and protocols to optimize safety, quality, and efficiency. Lay the groundwork for an exceptional manufacturing culture.
• Operate and maintain manufacturing and test equipment, ensuring proper calibration, troubleshooting, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Conduct testing and characterization activities for composite materials and structures, including mechanical testing and material property characterization.
• Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate tasks, share insights, and continually innovate. Actively contribute innovative ideas to solve engineering challenges.

WHAT YOU’VE DONE

• 5+ years composite materials and manufacturing process experience.
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills, organization, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated success as owner of a process or a loosely defined project and / or ability to thrive in an unstructured environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Your teammates consider you a manufacturing expert and come to you to learn how to do things the right way.
• You take on big challenges proactively and professionally.

Base Pay Range:  $35/hr - $45/hr

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.

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.