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Archer Aviation

Location:
United States, San Jose

Category:
Research and Development

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

Own the development, documentation, and improvement of the loads development process
Collaborate with teams that interface with loads (aerodynamics, airframe, engine, mass properties, mechanical systems, propeller, etc.)
Responsible for providing static and fatigue loads that are directly consumable by all downstream users (airframe, engine, mechanical systems, propeller, etc.)
Responsible for providing clear documentation of loads assumptions and methods to generate traceable and repeatable analyses
Support wind tunnel and flight test planning and execution in the areas of propeller loads, aeroelasticity, and aeromechanics, including test plan development, instrumentation and data acquisition definition, test monitoring and execution, data analysis and interpretation, and test report writing
Participate in loads means and methods of compliance discussions with the FAA
Support preparation of certification test plans
Support ground vibration testing

Requirements:

BS / MS in Aerospace Engineering or a related field
5+ years of experience developing processes for loads analysis and downselection for vehicles using multibody dynamics solvers
Working knowledge of structural analysis and test, including a fundamental understanding of strength, stability and fatigue failure mechanisms
Proficiency in Python and/or Matlab scripting
Familiarity with software development best practices and version control
Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in groups and individually
Experience in a fast-paced design environment

Nice to have:

Knowledge of aircraft, rotorcraft, and propeller certification standards (14 CFR Parts 23, 27, and 35)
Experience with structural dynamics, rotor dynamics, and vibratory loads
Experience developing FE models (NASTRAN or similar structural solvers)
Experience with rotorcraft comprehensive simulation tools (such as RCAS or CAMRAD)
Experience with fixed-wing and rotorcraft aerodynamics, structures, flight dynamics, and vehicle performance
Experience in developing loads for eVTOL vehicles and/or tiltrotors, including loads for airframe components, tilting mechanisms, and propeller blades
CAD (NX preferred)
Pilot’s license

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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