As a Composites Technician at Swarm Aero, you will develop and optimize composite manufacturing processes, fabricate and test advanced aircraft components, and conduct hands-on material characterization. You will author technical documentation and partner with engineers to investigate failures and develop new processes. The role involves working closely with the engineering team to push the boundaries of aircraft manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize composite manufacturing processes with a sharp eye on material behavior, cure kinetics, and process-structure-property relationships
Fabricate and test advanced aircraft components and tooling using both conventional and novel manufacturing methods
Conduct hands-on material characterization including mechanical testing, material property evaluation, and process validation
Author shop procedures and technical documentation that reflect genuine expertise, not just steps copied from a datasheet
Partner with engineers to investigate failures, qualify new materials, and develop first-of-kind processes where the answer isn't always known yet
Foster a manufacturing culture built around curiosity, rigor, and continuous improvement

Requirements

5+ years of deep, hands-on composites experience, with colleagues who come to you when something doesn't behave the way it should
You think in terms of resin systems, cure cycles, fiber architecture, and void content, not just layup sequences
As comfortable discussing the chemistry behind a prepreg system as you are running an autoclave or troubleshooting a bonded joint
Proven ability to take ownership of undefined problems and turn them into documented, repeatable solutions
Thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments where structure is built, not given

Nice to have

Experience with material characterization, mechanical testing, or process development in an R&D or advanced manufacturing setting is a strong plus

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
Direct impact on a critical national security mission
A world-class team of engineers and operators solving genuinely hard problems