Overview
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.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
Responsibilities
- Rapidly analyze aircraft telemetry data in support of a fast-paced flight test certification campaign
- Perform vehicle-level simulation and performance analysis using MATLAB/Simulink.
- Automate analysis pipelines in support of flight test activities.
- Assist with planning for vehicle performance, safety, and simulator qualification flight testing.
- Identify sources of simulation model error and update vehicle physics models based on test data.
- Support design and analysis activities to verify business and regulatory requirements will be met with high confidence
Qualifications
- B.S. in an engineering discipline required; M.S. or Ph.D. in engineering highly desirable
- 5+ years of aerospace vehicle performance and simulation experience at a full-vehicle level
- Experience supporting flight test analysis from an aerodynamics and/or performance perspective
- Experience working with vehicle analysis tools and simulations in MATLAB/Simulink
- Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills
- Experience in a fast-paced design environment
Bonus Qualifications
- 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 and analysis for certification credit
Compensation
At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $150,000 - $190,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Equal Opportunity, Accommodations, and Privacy
Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Archer’s People Team at Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies or individual recruiters without a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to consider unsolicited resumes and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please contact the Archer People Team at All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
How to apply
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and required information through the Archer careers portal.
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