Mechanical Design Engineer, Electric Propulsion

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.

• Lead mechanical design of high power electrical assemblies like DCDC converters, chargers, and motor controllers from a blank sheet to complete design.
• Collaborate with other mechanical, systems, electrical, safety and manufacturing engineers to optimize your design for overall vehicle performance.
• Solve electric propulsion design challenges like thermal management, HV electrical isolation, HV interconnects, shock and vibration survival, environmental sealing, electromagnetic interference, etc.
• Complete detailed design of components like plastic housings, sheet metal brackets, insulation systems, high voltage connectors, fasteners, structural supports, etc.
• Analyze designs to ensure they meet requirements using heat transfer, thermal analysis, design for assembly, structural calculations, and failure mode analysis, etc.
• Develop engineering test plans for designs.
• Create assembly and component drawings and work with suppliers to manufacture your designs.
• Lead engineering prototype builds and design validation testing.

• Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree.
• 4+ years of relevant Mechanical Design experience.
• Demonstrated ability designing a high voltage electronic assembly from a blank sheet to production.
• Strong mechanical design analytical skill in structural analysis, fluids, thermals, heat transfer, materials, etc.
• Strong 3D design experience and skill, preferably with NX.
• Solid understanding of electrical design fundamentals.
• Basic Matlab or Python skill.
• Familiarity with thermal and structural finite element analysis methods and tools (STAR CCM, ANSYS, ICEPACK, COMSOL).
• Experience with GD&T, design for reliability, and design for manufacturing.
• Experience with product life management systems, including BOMs and engineering change orders.
• Experience with high volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, soldering, welding, diecast, PCB fabrication, etc.

• Experience designing components for aerospace or automotive requirements
• Hands on experience with aviation DO-160G testing and DO-254 development
• Passion for aviation and eVTOLs

We drive a pay‑for‑performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $172,000 - $225,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.