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Archer

VTOL Dynamic Systems Design Engineer

Archer, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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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.

Archer Aviation is seeking a highly motivated, experienced engineer to join our team in revolutionizing the aviation industry. The candidate will support design, analysis, manufacture, and testing of the rotor system on a new unmanned vehicle platform. This role requires expertise at rotorcraft dynamic systems and a background in aerodynamics, structural dynamics, and material and processes used in the industry. Candidate should have experience with creating 3D CAD models and 2D drawings and will support through the entire product lifecycle, from initial concepts through manufacturing and production. The ideal candidate will act as a mentor to other members of the team with less experience and establish best practices to follow for the program.

Responsibilities

Lead the design of a new rotor system, including rotor assembly, blades, and control system

Create 3D models of aircraft components, to include both metallic and composite structures

Create 2D drawings of structures to support manufacturing and procurement, to include geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Perform tolerance stack-ups of assemblies to ensure fit and performance

Generate bill of materials as required for the program and ensure accuracy

Release drawings, models, and documentation through configuration management tools

Set up program architecture for drawing management and release

Ensure any designs comply with company specifications and meet programs requirements

Perform design reviews, provide technical input related to dynamic systems, and participate in drawing release process

Establish and enforce best practices for critical aerospace components

Support program needs for conceptual design layouts and trade studies

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field

12+ years of experience in design of aircraft dynamic systems

Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret CAD models

Strong foundation in GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards

Ability to perform tolerance stack-ups

Understanding of common aerospace materials and fabrication techniques

Familiarity with common aerospace standards (NAS, MS, MIL-STD, AS9100)

Experience working with PLM systems (ENOVIA, Teamcenter)

Preferred Qualifications

Masters in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field

20+ years of experience in rotorcraft design, including new development

Proficient in NX and Teamcenter

Basic knowledge of common manufacturing methods for composite structures

Understanding of rotorcraft dynamics and their influence on rotor design

This position will require travel up to 10% to Archer facilities or supplier facilities.

Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Equal Opportunity Employer Archer Aviation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and to those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation in any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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.

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