--- title: Aerospace R&D Technician at Swarm in Oxnard, CA description: Swarm is hiring for the Aerospace R&D Technician role in Oxnard, CA. Pays $60K–$110K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/aerospace-r-and-d-technician-at-swarm-01a0fd86-04df-7925-9ea7-988db79f2e5e date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join Swarm as Aerospace R&D Technician in Oxnard, CA. Pays $60K–$110K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/m0g7z5.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Swarm | | **Location** | Oxnard, CA | | **Salary** | $60K/yr - $110K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 02, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Swarm. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Swarm. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $75,000 – $104,000 a year (median $82,000). ## Description 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 an Aerospace R&D Technician, you'll sit at the intersection of materials science, hands-on fabrication, and aircraft development. You'll work alongside our engineering team to develop, test, and improve composite manufacturing processes. We're looking for someone who's curious, hands-on, and excited to become an expert in composites. **What You’ll Work On** - Support development and optimization of composite manufacturing processes, building understanding of material behavior, cure kinetics, and process–structure–property relationships - Fabricate and test aircraft components and tooling using conventional and novel methods (hand layup, prepreg, bonding, machining support, etc.) - Assist with material characterization: mechanical testing, process validation, and data capture - Help author shop procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation - Work with engineers to investigate failures, qualify new materials, and support first-of-kind processes - Track material usage, test data, and process build records in structured spreadsheets and databases - Take ownership of undefined problems and turn them into documented, repeatable solutions **What You Bring** - Hands-on fabrication experience (composites, auto body, mechanical, or general fabrication shop, etc) - Strong technical communication skills - Real interest in process development and understanding *why* a process works, not just following a layup schedule - Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skillset - Proactive mindset; thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments where structure is built, not given **Nice to Have** - 5+ years in a technical/fabrication role - Direct composites experience (prepreg, wet layup, infusion, RTM, autoclave, etc.) - Composite tooling fabrication experience - Aerospace experience - CNC machining experience - CAD design experience - Strong Excel skills: comfortable building spreadsheets, using formulas, and tracking process/test data - Experience with material characterization, mechanical testing, or process development in R&D or advanced manufacturing is a strong plus **ITAR requirement** To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Swarm Aero is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences and make employment decisions without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability. **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 - Composite Materials - Test Data Management - CNC Machining - Spreadsheets - Microsoft Excel - Material Characterization - Infusion Therapy - Problem Solving - Mechanical Testing - Process Validation - Algorithms - Autoclave - Auto Body Repair - Process Development - Machining - Computer-Aided Design - Technical Documentation - Fabrication - Prepreg - Export Control Compliance - Communication - Computer Numerical Control (Cnc) - Databases ## Benefits - Health and Wellness Stipends - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Parental Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave - 401(k) Plans - Food and Meals ## Related - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Engineering Technician & Drafting jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/engineering-technicians-and-drafting?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Engineering Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/engineering-technicians-and-drafting/engineering-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260519 jobs - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61184 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)