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Archer

Blade Designer/Analyst

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.

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

Collaborate with the aerodynamics and loads & dynamics teams to design high performance propeller blades for eVTOL aircraft

Be responsible for the blade structural design and supporting analysis

Provide blade properties to the loads & dynamics team

Support blade material selection and corresponding manufacturing process development

Release blade drawings

Author stress analysis reports

Support development and certification testing to validate static load capability and fatigue life of blade designs

Support certification discussions with the FAA

Collaborate with internal and external customers to ensure on time delivery of data

What you need

MS / PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related fields

5+ years industry experience

CAD design and lofting experience (NX preferred)

Experience with Nastran (MSC or NX) and Patran/FEMAP

Composite damage tolerance and fatigue experience

Demonstrated organizational skills to bring together small multidisciplinary teams on high impact, but time limited projects.

Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills

Experience in a fast-paced design environment

Bonus Qualifications

Familiar with FAA aircraft and/or rotorcraft loads and dynamics regulations (FAR Part 23, 27, 33, 35) and associated advisory materials.

Experience with static and dynamic loads derivation for fixed-wing vehicles and/or rotorcraft, with focus on rotor loads

Experience with comprehensive rotor analysis software (RCAS / CAMRAD II / FlightLab / DYMORE or similar codes)

Proficiency in Python and/or Matlab scripting

At Archer, we reward exceptional performance that supports our business strategy. The base salary range for this position is $163,200.00 - $204,000.00.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation should contact the People Team at people@archer.com.

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 on 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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