Structures Analyst

The role

You will ensure structural integrity and safety of vehicle designs through analysis, testing, and validation. You will lead component sizing, perform FEA, and provide technical leadership to junior analysts.

What you will do

• Lead the development of conceptual and preliminary aircraft component sizing.
• Perform structural analysis using hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) across a wide range of designs and materials.
• Create and refine aircraft, assembly, and component level finite element models.
• Conduct advanced feasibility studies to ensure aircraft designs meet performance, weight, and cost targets.
• Establish and maintain best practices, analysis standards, and traceability.
• Support fast-paced prototype and production aircraft design with a focus on manufacturability.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior analysts and engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility, manufacturability, and compliance with certification requirements.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in composite structural analysis for aircraft, spacecraft, or similar vehicles
• Developed a deep understanding of material properties, failure mechanisms, and structural dynamics
• Strong expertise in CAD and FEM tools, particularly Siemens NX, Simcenter, Femap, or equivalent software
• Led the design and analysis of composite structures throughout the product lifecycle, from conceptualization to production
• Familiarity with aviation industry standards and DoD certification requirements

Nice to have

• Advanced degree
• Extensive experience in new product development, particularly in small, agile teams
• Experience in composite aircraft manufacturing techniques, including bonded structures
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong design experience using Siemens NX
• Experience with PLM systems like Teamcenter
• Comprehensive knowledge of aviation industry practices and DoD certification standards
• Outstanding communication, time management, collaboration, and leadership abilities

Benefits

• 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

Before you apply

• 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 obtai

About the company

Swarm Aero is building the largest swarming UAV and the most versatile swarming aircraft network in the world. The team has created and exited multiple startups and has aerospace experience from Scaled Composites, Airbus, Archer Aviation, Blue Origin, and Boom Supersonic.