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Archer Aviation

Location:
United States, San Jose

Category:
IT - Software 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 design of rotor and control system components or subsystems
Create 3D models of aircraft components, to include both metallic and composite structures
Create 2D drawings of structures to support manufacturing and procurement, to include geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Perform tolerance stack-ups of assemblies to ensure fit and performance
Perform load calculation and motion studies on a swashplate control system
Generate bill of materials as required for the program and ensure accuracy
Release drawings, models, and documentation through configuration management tools
Set up program architecture for drawing management and release
Ensure any designs comply with company specifications and meet programs requirements
Perform design reviews, provide technical input related to rotor systems, and participate in drawing release process
Establish and enforce best practices for critical aerospace components
Support program needs for conceptual design layouts and trade studies

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in design of aircraft dynamic systems
Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret CAD models
Strong foundation in GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards
Ability to perform tolerance stack-ups
Understanding of common aerospace materials and fabrication techniques
Familiarity with common aerospace standards (NAS, MS, MIL-STD, AS9100)
Experience working with PLM systems (ENOVIA, Teamcenter)

Nice to have:

Masters in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in rotorcraft design, including new development
Proficient in NX and Teamcenter
Understanding of rotorcraft dynamics and their influence on rotor design
Basic knowledge of common manufacturing methods for composite structures

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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