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Mechanical Design Engineer - Ducting Systems

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Archer Aviation

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United States , San Jose

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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:

  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 10, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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