Principal Digital Modeler

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing manufacturing and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter drives better insights and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

As a highly experienced Alias Digital Designer and NX Siemens Industrialization Principal Digital Modeler with over 20 years of industry experience you will have a senior role in the design process leading complex projects and mentoring junior team members. Your expertise in both Autodesk Alias and Siemens NX software will be invaluable in creating exceptional 3D models and driving innovation within the design team.

What youll do:

• iD CAD engineering leadership for downstream production programs: all Archer vehicles for commercial as well as mission specific purposes (such as payload delivery search & rescue etc.).
• Advanced 3D Modeling: Utilize your extensive experience and mastery of Autodesk Alias and Siemens NX software to create advanced and intricate 3D models. This includes highly detailed surface modeling complex forms and precise measurements ensuring design integrity and manufacturing feasibility.
• Surface Refinement and Class-A Surfacing: Demonstrate exceptional skills in surface refinement techniques achieving high-quality Class-A surfaces that meet stringent standards of aesthetics and manufacturing requirements. Pay meticulous attention to curves transitions and quality control to achieve outstanding results.
• Concept Development and Design Leadership: Lead the conceptualization and development of designs by collaborating with cross-functional teams including designers engineers and stakeholders.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams whilst leading programs communicating design intent and integrating feedback from stakeholders being a proposal lead for engineering concepts. Work closely with industrial designers engineers and manufacturers to ensure seamless integration of design and engineering aspects.
• Design Optimization and Engineering Integration: Collaborate closely with engineering teams to optimize designs for manufacturability functionality and performance. Apply your deep understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes to ensure seamless integration of design and engineering aspects.
• Research and Innovation: Stay at the forefront of industry trends technological advancements and emerging technologies with a potential to serve Archers iD team design ideas. Continuously explore new workflows techniques and software enhancements in both Alias and NX Siemens to enhance productivity efficiency and design quality.

What you need:

• 20 years of experience as a digital designer engineer fabricator with a strong portfolio of delivered programs.
• Expert-level proficiency in Autodesk Alias and Siemens NX demonstrating mastery in complex 3D modeling surface refinement and Class-A surfacing.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering high-quality downstream design projects with full industrialization.
• Exceptional design sensibilities and a keen eye for detail with a demonstrated portfolio of outstanding designs.
• Strong program leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication collaboration and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex design concepts and ideas.
• In-depth knowledge of design principles manufacturing processes and engineering constraints. (such as but not limited to injection molding composites electrical mechanical engineering fabricated plastic plastic /aluminum extrusions RIM blow molding thermoforming (pressure forming) Gas-Assist molding Structural Foam molding die cast Aluminum/Zinc/ Magnesium MIM design CNC parts.).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

At Archer we aim to attract retain and motivate talent who possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Companys business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $200000 - $248800 Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge skills and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archers People Team at Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit qualifications and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race color religion sex sexual orientation age national origin disability status protected veteran status gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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