Airframe Design & Analysis Engineer SJGA

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.

• Support the development of major structural airframe assemblies from preliminary design through certification, and manufacturing ramp up.
• Apply in-depth understanding of load paths, design best practices, and hand calcs to design robust structural configurations.
• Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create designs that are cost effective and easy to fabricate at rate.
• Perform composite sandwich construction and adhesive paste bonding.
• Assist in the development of company standards for composite and metallic part CAD models and drawings.
• Work closely with other engineers on the design, stress and M&P teams.
• Provide technical guidance on design concepts (risk vs. cost vs. performance).
• Support manufacturing to validate and verify that designs meet requirements and specifications.

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Structural or Civil Engineering.

Aerospace Engineer, Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer or related job title in which three (3) years of closely related experience in design, analysis and manufacturing of composite aerostructures and lightweight structures (aircraft, spacecraft, other high performance vehicles), including design of large bonded structures, sandwich construction, hand laid prepreg carbon fiber, machined metal, and manufacturing of composite part.

Master's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Structural or Civil Engineering with (1) year experience as an Aerospace Engineer, Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer or related job title in which closely related experience in design, analysis and manufacturing of composite aerostructures and lightweight structures (aircraft, spacecraft, other high performance vehicles), including design of large bonded structures, sandwich construction, hand laid prepreg carbon fiber, machined metal, and manufacturing of composite part.

Must have CAD skills in NX, Solidworks, Catia or Creo. Must have knowledge of FAA aircraft certification requirements for Part 23 aircraft and PDM systems, FEMAP and HYPERWORKS.

Up to 25% domestic and international travel.

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.