Mechanical Design Engineer, Test and Integration

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.

What Youll Do:

• Design test and integration fixtures/assemblies supporting flight-critical electromechanical actuation systems from concept through experimental flight testing
• Design detailed metallic parts and assemblies supporting actuation and propulsion system integration
• Define and execute test plans to clear hardware for safety of flight on prototype aircraft
• Design structural proof-load fixtures to validate and clear flight hardware
• Partner with flight hardware design engineers to develop novel test benches for validating new hardware (Focused on tilt systems actuation and propulsion integration)
• Perform initial structural analysis and hand calculations to verify component margins load paths and interface requirements
• Interface with suppliers to select COTS components (mounts fasteners brackets etc.) where appropriate
• Create and review technical drawings plans and specifications
• Support requirements development and documentation
• Collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary engineering team

What You Need:

• 5 years of engineering experience
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Exposure to integrating or designing flight critical systems
• Proficient in CAD (Solidworks NX etc.) - NX preferred
• Ability to manage CAD and complex assemblies in Team Center
• Proficient in load analysis free body diagrams and FEA
• Experience designing complex metallic parts and weldments
• Fluent in GD&T and creating manufacturing drawings
• Familiarity with aerospace hardware standards
• Hands-on experience in multiple technical fields especially those related to carbon composite and metallic structures
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly

Bonus Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of and experience within electric powertrain systems or aerospace systems.
• Familiarity with simscape
• Experience designing mechanisms for flight control systems
• Thorough understanding of electro-mechanical actuators
• Thorough understanding of engineering product development including design phases manufacturing processes and global supply chain management.
• Familiarization with Atlassian Jira and Confluence for task management and collaborative documentation.
• Experience supporting vehicle development from concept/prototype aircraft phase through certification and mass production
• Part 23 Certification Experience and/or experience working with ARP4754A.

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At Archer we aim to attract retain and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Companys strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay range of $144000 - $198000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge skills and experience.