# Lead Structures Design Engineer at Swarm Aero

- Company: Swarm Aero
- What the company does: Swarm Aero is an aerospace and defense company that develops large-scale unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms to operate in coordinated drone swarms for defense, logistics, and sensing missions. Backed by Purple Arch Ventures.
- Company website: https://swarm.aero
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Oxnard
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $180K to $300K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-21
- Apply by: 2026-10-14
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/swarmaero/ec8afda1-b1a0-47aa-9735-4c48c4939f87
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/swarm-aero-lead-structures-design-engineer/

## About the role

We are building a Group 5 autonomous aircraft and driving it to first flight. We are in detailed design with tooling in work, and we are looking for a lead engineer to own the largest structures on that aircraft: wing, fuselage, and empennage. You will set the design approach for large composite primary structure, make the calls on architecture and joints, and lead other structures engineers to first flight.

## What they're looking for

- 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

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