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Archer

Landing Gear Design Engineer

Archer, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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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. What you’ll do

Support the development of the aircraft’s Landing Gear & Brake Control Systems. Support the design, build, and implementation of flight hardware, test stands, procedures and reports, for qualification, certification, and production applications. Team responsibilities include the landing gear, brake system, wheels, and tires. Own the technical direction of the designs, as well as the management of their delivery, conformity, test, and certification. Coordinate with suppliers, manage technical deliverables. Performance analysis, e.g.: braking energy, multibody dynamic landing analysis. What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering (or related) 2+ years in mechanical design, collegiate design competition, or related experience Demonstrated ability to take ownership or leadership in an engineering project Demonstrated ability to seek out key (missing) information for challenging tasks Mechanical design and drawing generation using CAD tools Kinematic analysis and optimization Structural analysis utilizing hand calculations and finite element methods Materials selection inclusive of alloys, heat treatments, allowables, and finishes Design for manufacturing and assembly Experience in GD&T for mechanical systems Design for 14 CFR Part 23 compliance to systems requirements Siemens NX CAD and Simcenter FEA tools Analyses: Modal, nonlinear and linear buckling, fatigue Ability to thrive within ambiguity Familiarity with PDM systems and GD&T Familiarity with 14 CFR Part 23 & Part 27 regulations MSC Adams; Proficiency in Matlab, Python, Mathcad Hands-on machine shop or mechanic experience (professional or hobby) RTCA DO-160, structural, or actuated mechanism testing experience Demonstrated interest in aviation, including pilot training/license Note:

This is an on-site position. Compensation

We drive a pay-for-performance culture. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $99,840 - $124,800. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

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 should contact Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Information collected 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 employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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