Job Description
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.
Select hardware components including contacts, wire types, shielding, and backshells.
Develop comprehensive wiring diagrams and manage harness routing.
Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical and software teams in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications & Skills
3+ years of mechanical engineering experience with a focus on design and assembly.
BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
Proficiency in CAD tools such as Solidworks, OnShape, or Catia.
Expertise in PCBA integration, CNC machining, sheet metal, and 3D printing.
Preferred Experience
Prior experience with robotics, UAVs, or defense hardware systems.
Background in mechatronics and sensor integration.
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Job Details
- Category
- Mechanical
- Employment Type
- Contract
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Posted
- Compensation
- $80 - $130 per hour
About Swan
Swan is a European fintech and innovation leader in embedded finance. Swan’s Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform is the easiest way for companies to embed banking features. Via its simple APIs, European companies can integrate banking services (accounts, cards and payments) quickly and easily into their own product. Founded in 2019, Swan processes around 300 million euros of transactions per month, for 100+ companies across ten European countries. Swan has over 150 employees and is led by fintech experts and experienced entrepreneurs Nicolas Benady, Nicolas Saison and Mathieu Breton. The company was founded with the startup studio, eFounders, and has received growth capital from leading VC investors such as Lakestar, Accel, Creandum, and Bpifrance.
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