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SwanMechanical Engineer (Contract)
mid$166K – $270K
via Ashby
About this role
About Us
Swan delivers the future of defense and industry through scalable autonomous products. Swan is backed by leading defense VCs including a16z's American Dynamism fund.
Role Overview
Swan is seeking a hands-on Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineer (Contractor) to support our Pittsburgh team in designing, building, and testing low-volume prototypes. This role involves integrating sensors, developing wiring harnesses, and managing hardware integration for autonomous systems. The ideal candidate is a high-ownership self-starter comfortable owning designs from CAD through physical iteration.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design and fabrication of wire harnesses and connector integration.
- Execute assembly and testing for low-volume sensing system prototypes.…
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