Energy Jobline ZR
Aerospace Systems Engineer in San Clemente
Energy Jobline ZR, San Clemente, California, us, 92674
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Job DescriptionJob Description
Swift is looking for an aerospace systems engineer to work primarily on Swift’s HALE project. You’ll be tasked with learning and owning the airframe design, be familiar with the analysis of it, and the specific manufacturing process for all of the ultra-light parts. We need the candidate to be competent with RC/aircraft powertrain and solar power systems. Additionally, you will be responsible for leading the design of the next HALE as technological advances allow Swift to upgrade components and the aircraft.
Salary:
$115,000 to $130,000
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the airframe design of current and future iterations of Swift’s High-Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) aircraft.
Oversee quality control and manufacturing processes for R&D composite airframes.
Conduct parametric studies to analyze and optimize in-flight performance metrics, including:
Power consumption and solar power collection
Reynolds number effects at altitude
Solar incidence and aerodynamic efficiency
Climb and descent capabilities
Participate in flight testing and validation, with travel required up to 20% annually
Working Conditions:
Primarily office-based, with occasional work in a shop or hangar environment.
Evening or weekend work may be required during project deadlines or flight testing.
Up to 20% domestic travel for flight operations and on-site integration support.
Primarily office environment limited time in a shop environment. Periodic weekend or evening work is expected. Out-of-town travel is required for approximately 20% of the year.
Swift Engineering Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to , , , , origin/, veteran status, status, , , marital status, mental or physical or any other legally protected status.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or
significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field (Master’s ), or equivalent industry experience (8+ years) in aerodynamics, structures, and systems analysis.
Hands-on experience with advanced composite materials.
Strong understanding of aerospace materials, manufacturing methods, tooling techniques, and structural behavior of composites.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MATLAB/Simulink.
Skills Required:
Practical experience with composite manufacturing techniques and materials.
Proficient in battery-powered aircraft powertrain systems.
Familiarity with solar-powered systems or solar-integrated robotics.
Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software.
Benefits
9/80 Schedule
Health Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
Vision Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
Dental Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
Life Insurance - 100% covered by Swift, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
401k with company match
Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.
Job DescriptionJob Description
Swift is looking for an aerospace systems engineer to work primarily on Swift’s HALE project. You’ll be tasked with learning and owning the airframe design, be familiar with the analysis of it, and the specific manufacturing process for all of the ultra-light parts. We need the candidate to be competent with RC/aircraft powertrain and solar power systems. Additionally, you will be responsible for leading the design of the next HALE as technological advances allow Swift to upgrade components and the aircraft.
Salary:
$115,000 to $130,000
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the airframe design of current and future iterations of Swift’s High-Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) aircraft.
Oversee quality control and manufacturing processes for R&D composite airframes.
Conduct parametric studies to analyze and optimize in-flight performance metrics, including:
Power consumption and solar power collection
Reynolds number effects at altitude
Solar incidence and aerodynamic efficiency
Climb and descent capabilities
Participate in flight testing and validation, with travel required up to 20% annually
Working Conditions:
Primarily office-based, with occasional work in a shop or hangar environment.
Evening or weekend work may be required during project deadlines or flight testing.
Up to 20% domestic travel for flight operations and on-site integration support.
Primarily office environment limited time in a shop environment. Periodic weekend or evening work is expected. Out-of-town travel is required for approximately 20% of the year.
Swift Engineering Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to , , , , origin/, veteran status, status, , , marital status, mental or physical or any other legally protected status.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or
significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field (Master’s ), or equivalent industry experience (8+ years) in aerodynamics, structures, and systems analysis.
Hands-on experience with advanced composite materials.
Strong understanding of aerospace materials, manufacturing methods, tooling techniques, and structural behavior of composites.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MATLAB/Simulink.
Skills Required:
Practical experience with composite manufacturing techniques and materials.
Proficient in battery-powered aircraft powertrain systems.
Familiarity with solar-powered systems or solar-integrated robotics.
Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software.
Benefits
9/80 Schedule
Health Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
Vision Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
Dental Insurance - 100% covered for Employees
Life Insurance - 100% covered by Swift, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
401k with company match
Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.