Swarm Aero is redefining air power, building the largest swarming UAV and the most versatile swarming aircraft network in the world. The company is moving quickly to launch the first aircraft designed specifically for swarming, as well as the Command & Control software to mobilize swarms of thousands of heterogeneous autonomous assets and empower human operators to achieve superhuman results.
The team has created and exited multiple startups, negotiated defense deals worth billions of dollars, and designed and built 30+ novel aircraft, with aerospace experience from Scaled Composites, Airbus, Archer Aviation, Blue Origin, and Boom Supersonic.
Swarm Aero is building autonomous UAV swarms that operate in contested environments where the electrical and avionics systems have to work every time. We need an engineer who can own the full electrical stack, from power architecture and harness design through avionics integration and flight validation. This isn't a role where you hand off at the system boundary. You own it end to end.
What You'll Do
Own vehicle-level avionics and electrical architecture across the Swarm Aero UAV fleet, from power generation and distribution through sensor and data-bus integration
Design and develop aircraft electrical systems including power distribution, wire harness routing, connector selection, and load analysis
Work with the mechanical team to integrate avionics devices and cabling into the airframe by specifying or creating necessary mounts, brackets, and shelving
Define avionics interface requirements and integration approach across flight control, navigation, communication, and payload subsystems
Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ICDs using appropriate design tools
Lead avionics and electrical integration from bench testing through ground test and flight
Collaborate with structures, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to ensure electrical routing, grounding, shielding, and EMI/EMC requirements are met
Support flight test anomaly investigation and drive root cause analysis on avionics and electrical faults
Contribute to airworthiness documentation and flight authorization packages
What We're Looking For
5+ years of avionics or aircraft electrical engineering experience on aerospace, defense, or UAS platforms
Hands-on experience with aircraft electrical system design including power distribution, wire harness design, and load analysis
Strong familiarity with aerospace connector families, cable families, and aerospace wiring practices.
Proficiency with wiring harness design tools such as RapidHarness, Capital, Artifact, or equivalent
Proficiency with cable routing tools such as Solidworks/Catia Electrical, NX Electrical, or equivalent
Experience scripting the interface between electrical wiring schematic and mechanical CAD routing tool with Python or other languages
Experience taking avionics or electrical systems from design through hardware integration and flight test
Comfortable working across hardware, software, and test disciplines in a fast-moving environment
US person status required; active security clearance a plus
Nice to Have
Experience specifically on UAS or unmanned aircraft programs
Background in MIL-STD-461 testing, EMI/EMC analysis and mitigation on flight vehicles
Familiarity with DO160 electrical sections, MIL-STD-704, AS50881, and related standards
Exposure to defense programs or military airworthiness processes
Sheet-metal or composites design experience (professional or hobby)
PCB design or embedded electronics background (professional or hobby)
Python experience
COMPENSATION
$150,000 - $200,000 + Equity
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and trustworthy work environment, Swarm Aero conducts a thorough screening of prospective employees. Candidates will be subject to a comprehensive background verification process as a prerequisite for employment.
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
Monthly wellness stipend
Daily catered lunch (office)
Paid parental leave
Direct impact on a critical national security mission
A world-class team of engineers and operators solving genuinely hard problems
Skills Required
- 5+ years of avionics or aircraft electrical engineering experience on aerospace, defense, or UAS platforms
- Hands-on aircraft electrical system design including power distribution, wire harness design, and load analysis
- Familiarity with aerospace connector families, cable families, and aerospace wiring practices
- Proficiency with wiring harness design tools (RapidHarness, Capital, Artifact, or equivalent)
- Proficiency with cable routing tools (SolidWorks/Catia Electrical, NX Electrical, or equivalent)
- Experience scripting the interface between electrical wiring schematic and mechanical CAD routing tool (Python or other languages)
- Experience taking avionics or electrical systems from design through hardware integration and flight test
- Ability to work across hardware, software, and test disciplines in a fast-moving environment
- US person status required
- Active security clearance
- Familiarity with developing and maintaining electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ICDs
What We Do
Swarm Aero is an aerospace and defense company that develops large-scale unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms for defense and missions. The company focuses on redefining air power through collaborative autonomy and the production of large uncrewed aircraft designed for mission-level operations in contested environments, empowering small teams to mobilize thousands of vehicles in communications-limited settings.
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