Quick Summary
Lead the development of conceptual and preliminary aircraft component sizing.
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred). 7+ years of experience in composite structural analysis for aircraft, spacecraft,
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, SpaceX, Airbus, Archer Aviation, Blue Origin, and Boom Supersonic.
Swarm Aero is seeking an experienced Stress Analyst to join our aerospace engineering team. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the structural integrity and safety of our vehicle designs through comprehensive analysis, testing, and validation. You'll serve as a technical leader, developing best practices and mentoring team members while working cross-functionally to balance engineering performance with practical constraints. This position offers the opportunity to shape both individual designs and company-wide standards, taking projects from initial concept through regulatory certification.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Meaningful equity stake in a high-growth defense technology company
- →Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
- →Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- →PTO and paid sick time
- →Monthly Wellness Stipend
- →Daily catered lunch to office
- →Paid parental leave
- →Direct impact opportunity - be a key leader in building a critical technology for national security
- →World-class team - work alongside exceptional engineers and operators solving hard problems
Salary Range: $175,000 - $220,000 + Equity
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and trustworthy work environment, Swarm Aero conducts a thorough screening of prospective employees. Candidates will be subject to a comprehensive background verification process as a prerequisite for employment.
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.
Listing Details
- Posted
- April 16, 2026
- First seen
- March 26, 2026
- Last seen
- April 19, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 23
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 77%
- Scored at
- April 19, 2026
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