Manufacturing Engineer

Work with design engineers and technicians to improve the manufacturability of aircraft components and assemblies.

Support the development, testing, and refinement of manufacturing processes for composite and metallic components.

Design, build, and improve tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids.

Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flows, and assembly procedures.

Identify production bottlenecks, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and implement practical improvements.

Support prototype builds and help transition new aircraft designs into repeatable manufacturing processes.

Collaborate across engineering, fabrication, and production teams to improve quality, throughput, and build efficiency.

Get hands-on with hardware, test new ideas, and help turn engineering concepts into flight-ready aircraft.

Earned a bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent practical experience may also be considered.

Gained experience through internships, academic projects, personal builds, or early-career work involving manufacturing, mechanical design, fabrication, or product development.

Developed a foundational understanding of manufacturing processes, mechanical assemblies, and engineering drawings.

Used CAD software such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or a similar tool through coursework, projects, or professional experience.

Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work through unfamiliar technical challenges.

Communicated effectively and collaborated with people across different technical disciplines.

You like to build things, take them apart, and figure out how to make them better.

You would rather test an idea with real hardware than spend weeks debating it in a meeting.

You take initiative, ask good questions, and learn quickly from feedback.

You are comfortable working through ambiguity and adapting when a design or process doesn't work as expected.

You care about craftsmanship, quality, and getting the details right.

You want to work on a small team where your contributions are visible and your work has a direct impact.

ITAR requirement

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, 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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Swarm Aero is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences and make employment decisions without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability. What We Offer

Meaningful equity in a high-growth defense technology company

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience

Medical, dental, vision, and 401k

PTO and paid sick leave

Monthly wellness stipend

Daily catered lunch (office)

Paid parental leave

Direct impact on a critical national security mission

A world-class team of engineers and operators solving genuinely hard problems