Sr. Structural Analysis Engineer, Test Jobs

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:

Create and review drawings, define project plans, procure parts, materials and equipment
Manage suppliers to design test fixtures and execute test programs
Create instrumentation definition, calibrate instrumentation, and install instrumentation
Lead small test teams to drive programs to completion
Collaborate multi-disciplinary teams including design, loads, M&P, and analysis teams to define tests which validate design details
Develop and review company and FAA test plans and test reports for static and fatigue testing
Collect and analyze data from testing
Design test stands, fixtures, DAQs
Define testing procedures, SOPs, and best practices
Enforce safety and test protocol in the structural test lab

Requirements:

Experience with NX and/or FEMAP/Nastran software
Strong fundamentals in structural and mechanical analysis
Experience with Data Acquisition Software (LabVIEW, MTS, Load Star)
Prior hands-on experience with aircraft design, analysis, or structural testing
Solid problem skills and the ability to make decisions quickly
Experience using Instron, MTS, or other testing systems
Experience with electronics, circuitry, soldering
Ability to lift 50lb
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Knowledge of FAA aircraft certification test requirements for Part 23 / Part 27 aircraft

Nice to have:

10+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace design, structural analysis or testing, with a minimum of 5+ years of structural test experience
A proven track record in airframe assembly and composite structure builds
EVTOL or experimental aircraft work is a strong plus
Proficiency in CAD (e.g., CATIA, NX) and FEM (e.g. FEMAP)
Hands-on experience with structural testing
Excellent communication skills, the ability to thrive in a rapid-iteration environment, and a bias toward action when solving complex, hands-on problems

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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