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Vehicle Performance Engineer

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Archer Aviation

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United States , San Jose

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Not provided

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Salary:

126700.00 - 164200.00 USD / Year

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:

  • Perform vehicle-level trade study analysis
  • Define and validate vehicle performance requirements
  • Characterize the performance and capabilities of the aircraft. Conduct simulations to support Functional Hazard Analyses (FHAs) at a vehicle level
  • Analyze flight test data, identify sources of model error, and update vehicle physics models
  • Support development of flight training devices and pilot-in-the-loop simulator physics models
  • Work with internal and external suppliers to integrate their systems into our comprehensive vehicle simulations including vehicle dynamics, powertrain, actuation, sensors, and environmental modeling
  • Support design and analysis activities to verify business and regulatory requirements will be met with high confidence
  • Generate embedded aircraft performance models to incorporate into the aircraft flight manual, flight management system, and airline operations

Requirements:

  • BS in an Engineering discipline required
  • MS or PhD in an Engineering discipline highly desirable
  • 3+ years of aerospace vehicle performance and simulation experience at a full-vehicle level
  • Expert in modeling and numerical optimization techniques with an understanding of these in the context of aerodynamic vehicles
  • High level of expertise with developing vehicle analysis tools and simulations in Python and MATLAB
  • Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in a fast-paced design environment

Nice to have:

  • Experience modeling and analyzing eVTOL aircraft and a deep understanding of the role of various aircraft subsystems including an electric powertrain
  • Familiar with FAA regulations relating to aircraft and rotorcraft certification
  • Experience using simulation for certification credit
  • Pilot’s license

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 10, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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