Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic

swarm.aero

Oxnard, CA, United States
Base: $30.00ph. - $45.00ph.; bonus/equity: equity;...
On-site
Composite fabrication and repair
Fabrication of tubing and metallic structures
Working with evolving engineering drawings
Swarm Aero is redefining air power by building the largest swarming UAV and versatile swarming aircraft network in the world

Job Summary

  • Swarm Aero is redefining air power by building the largest swarming UAV and versatile swarming aircraft network in the world.
  • The role involves fabricating composite structures, integrating avionics, troubleshooting systems, and working directly with engineers to turn designs into real hardware.
  • Employees receive a competitive salary, meaningful equity stake, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, wellness stipend, daily catered lunch, and the opportunity to impact national security technology.

Matching Summary

Swarm Aero is redefining air power by building the largest swarming UAV and versatile swarming aircraft network in the world.

Salary

Base: $30.00/hr. - $45.00/hr.; Bonus/Equity: equity; Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, paid sick time, wellness stipend, paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Composite fabrication and repair
  • Fabrication of tubing and metallic structures
  • Working with evolving engineering drawings
  • Collaborating closely with engineers
  • Supporting ground and flight test campaigns
  • Lifting 50 lbs and varied environments
  • Traveling to flight test locations

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with prototype and experimental aircraft
  • Supporting ground and flight test operations
  • Familiarity with build documentation and configuration management
  • Training and mentoring junior technicians
  • Working in a high-growth defense technology company
  • Contributing to written procedures and assembly instructions

Key Requirements

  • FAA A&P certificate
  • 7+ years aircraft experience across multiple types
  • Experience building or modifying aircraft
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Eligible for U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Willingness to travel for flight tests

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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