Mechanical Design Engineer, Electric Propulsion Job at Archer Aviation (San Jose)

Development Engineer, Electric Engine

As a Development Engineer on our Electric Engine team, you'll be at the forefron...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

110400.00 - 138000.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's or PhD Degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, physics, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on Electric Engine experience
Demonstrated expertise in Electric Engine teardowns, diagnostics, and troubleshooting
Strong multidisciplinary engineering knowledge across mechanical, thermal, fluid, and electrical systems
Proficiency in root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 whys, etc.)
Advanced data analysis, modeling, and optimization skills (MATLAB preferred)
Proven ability to organize and lead cross-functional technical initiatives
Excellent presentation and communication skills to influence decision-making
Capacity to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
Availability for domestic travel as needed

Job Responsibility

Lead Electric Engine Diagnostics & Analysis
Conduct comprehensive Electric Engine teardowns and root cause investigations
Serve as the primary technical expert for triaging and resolving critical issues during the design/development cycle
Make decisive judgments to prioritize mission-critical concerns that impact product safety and performance
Develop Advanced Systems & Procedures
Create detailed Electric Engine teardown protocols and documentation
Develop real-time health monitoring systems
Establish Electric Engine end-of-line test specifications that ensure quality and reliability
Drive Engineering Excellence
Own field failure analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence

Fulltime

Senior Test Engineer, Propulsion

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-ele...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

134400.00 - 168000.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor or MS degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering
2+ years of experience with physical testing and analysis of mechanical or electronic systems against detailed requirements
2+ years of direct automation design and build experience (automated testing, manufacturing, robotics, industrial etc.)
Experience leading and driving technical projects to completion
Good understanding of electrical circuit design and power electronics
Experience with Python or NI(LabVIEW, TestStand, or VeriStand)
Experience with electrical test equipment, hand tools, power tools

Job Responsibility

Design and build reliable automated test equipment to conduct functional tests on PCBAs or modules
Work together with Design Engineers, System Engineers, and Reliability Engineers to Identify design critical operating modes and create design validation test plans
Work with test technicians to build validation test setups and execute test plans and teardowns
Investigate device failures to determine root cause and drive product improvements
Identify and plan critical tests to validate new technologies

Fulltime

Design Release Engineer, HV Systems

This role will take ownership of the electrical distribution system design from ...

Location

United States , Garden Grove

Salary:

55.00 - 65.00 USD / Hour

Harbinger Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Possess a Bachelor's degree or other relevant educational credential
Experience in Catia v6 software is a significant plus
Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to wire harness, power distribution, etc.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a dynamic team environment
Experience working on High Voltage systems for Electric Vehicles

Job Responsibility

Lead the design and release of high-voltage (HV) wiring harnesses for vehicle propulsion and energy systems, including cables, connectors, shielding, and protective coverings
Collaborate closely with powertrain, battery, thermal, chassis, and body teams to ensure proper routing, packaging, and mechanical integration of all HV harnesses
Generate and maintain EDS (Electrical Distribution System) schematics, 3D models, detailed drawings, and bills of materials
Manage suppliers to define component specifications, support prototype builds, and production readiness
Manage engineering releases and updates through Harbinger’s PLM system, ensuring design traceability and configuration control
Contribute to design guidelines, best practices, and process improvements for future HV architecture programs
Support prototype wiring fabrication and DV / PV testing (component, system & vehicle level)
Work with domain experts and supply chain team members to select and integrate electrical components
Support wire harness integration in Catia v6 to support CAE and DFM activities

Fulltime

Mechanical Design Engineer, Sustaining

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-ele...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

120000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

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

Job Responsibility

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

Fulltime

Propulsion Mechanical Design Engineer

Mach Industries is seeking Mechanical Design Engineers to join our revolutionary...

Location

United States , San Luis Obispo

Salary:

100000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Mach Industries

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related field
2+ years of mechanical engineering experience in propulsion, powertrain, or mechanical assemblies involving high-speed rotating hardware
Proficient in Siemens NX and familiar with PLM tools like Teamcenter
Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 for tolerance control and manufacturability
Strong base in structures, materials, and manufacturing processes
Experience with prototyping and testing
comfortable in lab and shop environments
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities

Job Responsibility

Design and Development: Design turbojet engine components and subsystems using Siemens NX, leveraging tools such as CAD, CFD, and FEA. Produce 3D models and 2D drawings optimized for manufacturing and performance
Full Lifecycle Ownership: Participate in concept generation, trade studies, prototyping, testing, and iteration. Engage directly with test teams to validate your hardware
Team Collaboration: Work closely with fabrication, machining, test, and engineering teams to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery of components

What we offer

Offers Equity
healthcare
dental and vision plans
retirement savings
paid time off
funds for continuing education, training, and career growth

Fulltime

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Motor

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer on our Electric Propulsion Team, you'll b...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

144000.00 - 190000.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 7+ years of experience in the mechanical design of electric machines (motors/generators)
Deep understanding of electric motor construction, including lamination stacks, winding techniques, magnet retention, and insulation materials
Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (NX preferred) and creation of detailed 2D drawings with GD&T
Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes relevant to electric motors (e.g., VPI, potting, shrink fits, laser welding)
Experience with thermal management and structural analysis of rotating machinery
Familiarity with the physics of electric motor operation, including performance determinants and losses
Proven ability to organize and lead cross-functional technical initiatives
Excellent presentation and communication skills to influence decision-making
Capacity to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences

Job Responsibility

Lead the detailed mechanical design of stator assemblies, ensuring structural integrity and thermal performance requirements are met
Develop comprehensive insulation systems that meet durability requirements for high voltage aviation applications
Design lightweight, robust rotor assemblies, managing high centrifugal forces and dynamic loads
Create and review CAD models, technical drawings, and specifications
Collaborate with the CAE team to perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to verify strength and fatigue requirements are met
Participate in development testing to ensure thermal predictions and durability requirements are met
Lead or participate in triaging and resolving critical issues discovered during the design/development cycle
Collaborate closely with the Electromagnetic team to translate their modeled designs into functioning, manufacturable parts
Partner with the Thermal team to support the development and validation of accurate thermal models
Coordinate with the Electric Propulsion design group to drive the mechanical integration of stator and rotor components into the main engine assembly

Fulltime

VDDV Global Technical Specialist - HV Battery Electrical Systems

The VDDV Global Technical Specialist – HV Battery Electrical Systems candidate w...

Location

United States , Warren, Michigan

Salary:

Not provided

General Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
10+ yrs. of engineering experience in design, analysis and testing of electrical system or components
Fluent in Synopsys Saber simulator and MAST Product or equivalent Electrical Data Analysis tool products (Spice, PLECS, SimuLink, Simscape..etc.)
Extensive experience in CAE analysis of high voltage systems and/or battery systems with electrified vehicles (BEV, EREV, PHEV, HEV, BAS) including development of analytical models for following: HV battery, fuse, cable, busbar, connector, contactor, BDU and electrical short circuit
Extensive experience in the application of engineering principles of operation related to electric circuit analysis, electronics, electromagnetics, electric drive systems, control systems, and digital signal processing
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
Demonstrated technical leadership capability, including ability to: Successfully lead large and/or difficult projects to completion
Organize teams around challenging issues and projects
Communicate clearly and succinctly to leadership and customers

Job Responsibility

Provide technical direction to Analysis engineers working on virtual design, development, and validation of high voltage electrical system analysis
Ownership of benchmarking VDDV tools and methods versus industry trends and drive to close gaps
Seek out state of the art tools and methods by working closely with CAE suppliers
Lead capability development projects to virtualize hardware tests
Collaboration cross functionally to integrate team capability to align with Product Release Teams, RESS/ Electrical Development Teams, System Engineering, Development, Validation, and other Technical Specialists to develop optimal design solutions that meet all requirements
Support Code Red and urgent break/fix product issues
Maintain and execute analysis capability development plans
Responsible for analysis procedure documentation and updates
Provide training for new and existing analysis procedures
Responsible to align analysis procedures across various GM teams inside and outside VDDV

Fulltime

Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, NPI

Join BorgWarner Portland (Cascadia Motion brand) as a Lead Mechanical Design Eng...

Location

United States , Wilsonville

Salary:

107600.00 - 147950.00 USD / Year

BorgWarner

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Strong engineering foundation with the ability to work with limited information to quickly solve problems and meet project timelines
Proficiency in 3D CAD with 10+ years on the job experience
Proficiency in 2D Drafting with 10+ years on the job experience
General understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
General understanding of design and release of sheet metal, machined, injection mold and cast metal parts
Must travel between Wilsonville and Hood River Oregon locations

Job Responsibility

Own the mechanical design and release of new products from kick-off to production launch
Effectively organize and plan to meet project milestones, while demonstrating exceptional effort when swift action is required. When challenges arise, communicate clear recovery strategies to ensure a successful path forward
Blank-sheet mechanical design of electric vehicle propulsion systems (electric motors, power electronics (inverters) and transmissions)
Create expert level 3D CAD models using SolidWorks
Create 2D drafting sheets in SolidWorks applying GD&T to ensure design intent
Conduct peer-level and executive-level design reviews
Create and control bills of materials during the design phase to ensure the successful launch of your project

What we offer

Autonomy in performance-based culture, collaborating with a high calibre team with growth
Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage
Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months
Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program
Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1
Employee Incentive Plan (EIP) annualized target bonus opportunity

Fulltime

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