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Archer Aviation

Location:
United States, Huntington Beach

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

129000.00 - 161000.00 USD / Year

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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:

Work on Archer’s most challenging composite structures
provide manufacturing input (in regards to processing technique, tooling methods, splicing guidelines, etc.) to help solve recurring issues
Mentor and guide manufacturing engineers and technicians at all levels, setting best practices, championing innovative problem-solving, and fostering a hands-on culture of ownership and accountability
Serve as the primary subject matter expert on the shop floor, leading root-cause analysis and implementing timely corrective actions
Work closely with design team to provide manufacturing input during initial design stages
Develop composite processing techniques utilizing new approaches, materials and tooling methods
Drive tooling strategies and fixture development for prototype builds, balancing the need for high precision with practical solutions suited to rapidly evolving programs
Export flat patterns & laser projection files from Fibersim and troubleshoot any issues seen on the shop floor with files

Requirements:

10+ years in aerospace manufacturing, with a focus on airframe assembly and composite structures
prototype or experimental aircraft experience strongly preferred
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Hands-on experience with composites materials, exhibiting strong fabrication skills and assembly intuition
Proven track record of driving DFM principles for complex composite parts (layup, bonding, cure)
Understanding of composite part design, material properties, allowables and testing
Proficiency in 3D CAD Software (NX preferred)
Experience using Fibersim or Composite Workbench
Demonstrated exposure to prototype environment with ability to problem solve

Nice to have:

Hands-on experience with composites demonstrated through past work experience, personal project or student team
Ability to operate composites related equipment
autoclaves, laser projectors, ply cutters, laser trackers
Experience with various composite inspection techniques, M&P standards and test equipment
Passion for aviation and eVTOLs

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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