Swan Bitcoin is hiring a Hardware Engineer in Engineering — San Francisco.
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 Hardware or Mechatronics Engineer 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
San Francisco, CA
About Swan Bitcoin
Swan Bitcoin, founded in 2019 by Cory Klippsten, Yan Pritzker and Brady Swenson in Los Angeles, is a dedicated Bitcoin financial services company providing automated recurring buys, high-net-worth OTC trading, institutional custody and Bitcoin IRA products. Swan focuses exclusively on Bitcoin accumulation and self-custody education, operating with transparent fees, zero altcoin trading and audited partner custody. Headquartered in Los Angeles with a fully remote US workforce, Swan also produces extensive macroeconomic research, books and podcasts. Backed by prominent Bitcoin investors, the company prioritizes customer education, direct client advisory and building durable financial tools that help individuals and corporations hold Bitcoin safely long-term. On Hashtag Web3, Swan Bitcoin has 12 active roles listed — including Business Development Lead, Proposal Writer / Capture Manager, Forward Deployed Drone Technician in United States, Remote, San Francisco.