Mechanical Design Engineer - Ducting Systems Job at Archer Aviation (San Jose)

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

Design inlet and exhaust ducting systems for turboshaft engines and thermal management systems on aircraft
Collaborate with aerothermal analysts to optimize duct designs for performance, pressure drop, and thermal efficiency
Own the design process from concept through production
requirements, 3D CAD models, drawings, BOM, and design verification
Interface with suppliers to manage fabrication, ensure design intent is met, and resolve manufacturing issues
Select and integrate COTS components (bellows, flex joints, seals, clamps) where appropriate
Develop verification testing strategies for ducting systems and support rigorous qualification testing (pressure, temperature, vibration, etc.)
Develop supply chain relationships and lead procurement
Work with Systems Engineering and aerothermal analysts to document and validate design requirements

Requirements

5-15 years of mechanical design engineering experience in aerospace or propulsion systems
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
Experience designing ducting, inlet systems, exhaust systems, or thermal management systems
Exposure to integrating air breathing turbomachinery or propulsion systems (Turbofan, Turboshaft, etc.)
Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, etc.) with ability to create complex surface and sheet metal designs
Ability to manage CAD assemblies and product data in PLM systems (Team Center, Windchill, etc.)
Fluent in GD&T and creating manufacturing drawings for sheet metal and machined components
Familiarity with Mil-Spec fasteners and aerospace hardware standards
Experience with sheet metal design and manufacturing processes (forming, welding, brazing)
Familiarity with composite design principles for secondary structure
Knowledge of metallic materials for high-temperature applications (stainless steel, Inconel, titanium)
Understanding of thermal and fluid flow principles as applied to ducting systems
Experience working with suppliers on build-to-print manufacturing
Ability to communicate effectively with analysts, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
Positive can-do attitude and strong problem-solving skills

Nice to have

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
Knowledge of, and experience within, electric powertrain systems or aerospace systems
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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