Mechanical Design Engineer 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 structural components and own the integration of propulsion systems for full scale prototype aircraft
Design detailed metallic parts and assemblies to support propulsion mounting, structural interfaces, and system integration
Own the prototype development process
requirements, design, BOM, procurement, assembly, test, etc.
Perform structural analysis and hand calculations to verify component margins, load paths, and interface requirements
Conduct FEA on metallic structures and mounting systems to validate designs
Interface with suppliers to select COTS solutions where appropriate (mounts, fasteners, brackets, etc.)
Develop verification testing strategies and see your designs through rigorous process intensive testing
Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications
Support requirements development and documentation
Develop supply chain and lead procurement for the designs you own
Collaborate with our multi-disciplinary engineering team

Requirements

5-15 years of engineering experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Exposure to integrating or designing flight critical components on primary structure
Proficient in CAD (Solidworks, NX, etc.) - NX preferred
Ability to manage CAD and complex assemblies in Team Center
Proficient in load analysis, free body diagrams, and FEA
Experience designing complex metallic parts and weldments
Fluent in GD&T and creating manufacturing drawings
Familiarity with aerospace hardware standards
Hands-on experience in multiple technical fields especially those related to carbon composite and metallic structures
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly

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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