Technicien Composite-Composite Technician

5 days ago

Oxnard CA, Ventura County, CA; California, United States Swarm Aero Full-time
Composites Technician 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. As a Composites Technician, you'll sit at the intersection of materials science and hands-on fabrication, working shoulder-to-shoulder with our engineering team to push the boundaries of what's possible in aircraft manufacturing. 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 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 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 ~ 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 ~ Experience with material characterization, mechanical testing, or process development in an R&D or advanced manufacturing setting is a strong plus Meaningful equity in a high-growth defense technology company Medical, dental, vision, and 401k Daily catered lunch (office)