Swift Engineering
Swift is looking for an aerospace systems engineer to work primarily on Swift's High-Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) project. You'll be tasked with learning and owning the airframe design, analyzing it, and overseeing the manufacturing process for ultra‑light parts. The candidate must be competent with RC/aircraft powertrain and solar power systems, and will lead the design of the next‑generation HALE as new technologies emerge.
Base Pay Range $115,000.00/yr – $130,000.00/yr
Salary $115,000–$130,000
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and manage the airframe design of current and future iterations of Swift's 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, solar power collection, Reynolds number effects at altitude, solar incidence, 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
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field (Master's preferred), 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, with optional additional coverage for employees and dependents
401(k) with company match
Extremely generous holiday calendar, including a December holiday hiatus, and highly competitive PTO plans
16 weeks of paid caregiver & wellness leave
Family planning & parenting support (fertility, adoption, gestational carrier coverage)
Seniority Level Associate
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function IT Services and IT Consulting
Swift Engineering Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability 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.
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Base Pay Range $115,000.00/yr – $130,000.00/yr
Salary $115,000–$130,000
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and manage the airframe design of current and future iterations of Swift's 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, solar power collection, Reynolds number effects at altitude, solar incidence, 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
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field (Master's preferred), 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, with optional additional coverage for employees and dependents
401(k) with company match
Extremely generous holiday calendar, including a December holiday hiatus, and highly competitive PTO plans
16 weeks of paid caregiver & wellness leave
Family planning & parenting support (fertility, adoption, gestational carrier coverage)
Seniority Level Associate
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function IT Services and IT Consulting
Swift Engineering Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability 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.
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