Mechanical Engineer, Propulsion Integration

Swarm Aero is redefining air power, building the largest swarming UAV and the most versatile swarming aircraft network in the world. The company is moving quickly to launch the first aircraft designed specifically for swarming, as well as the Command & Control software to mobilize swarms of thousands of heterogeneous autonomous assets and empower human operators to achieve superhuman results. 

The team has created and exited multiple startups, negotiated defense deals worth billions of dollars, and designed and built 30+ novel aircraft, with aerospace experience from Scaled Composites, Airbus, Archer Aviation, Blue Origin, and Boom Supersonic.

As a Mechanical Engineer focused on propulsion integration, you will own how our propulsion system physically and functionally integrates into the aircraft. You’ll collaborate closely with powerplant suppliers, systems engineers, and the airframe team to ensure the engine and its supporting systems fit, perform, and operate safely under demanding mission profiles. This is a hands-on role requiring strong design intuition, systems awareness, and the ability to translate theoretical requirements into flight-ready hardware. 

• →Experience with gas turbine, piston, or hybrid-electric propulsion installations. 

• →Familiarity with fuel, oil, and cooling systems integration. 

• →Understanding of engine mount design and vibration isolation. 

• →Exposure to lightweight aircraft, UAVs, or experimental platforms. 

• →Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, iterative engineering environment.