Who we are: 

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 for 100 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph 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:

• Own the development, documentation, and improvement of the airframe loads development process
• Collaborate with teams that interface with loads (aerodynamics, airframe, engine, mass properties, mechanical systems, propeller, etc.)
• Responsible for providing static and fatigue loads that are directly consumable by all downstream users (airframe, engine, mechanical systems, propeller, etc.)
• Responsible for providing clear documentation of loads assumptions and methods to generate traceable and repeatable analyses.
• Support wind tunnel and flight test planning and execution in the areas of external airframe loads, propeller loads, aeroelasticity, and aeromechanics, including test plan development, instrumentation and data acquisition definition, test monitoring and execution, data analysis and interpretation, and test report writing.
• Participate in loads means and methods of compliance discussions with the FAA
• Support preparation of certification test plans

What you need:

• BS / MS in Aerospace Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience developing processes for loads analysis and downselection for air vehicles 

• Working knowledge of structural analysis and test, including a fundamental understanding of strength, stability and fatigue failure mechanisms

• Proficiency in Python and/or Matlab scripting
• Familiarity with software development best practices and version control

• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in groups and individually
• Experience in a fast-paced design environment

Bonus Qualifications:

• Knowledge of aircraft, rotorcraft, and propeller certification standards (14 CFR Parts 23, 27, and 35)
• Experience with structural dynamics, rotor dynamics, and vibratory loads
• Experience developing FE models (NASTRAN or similar structural solvers) Experience with rotorcraft comprehensive simulation tools (such as RCAS or CAMRAD)
• Experience with fixed-wing and rotorcraft aerodynamics, structures, flight dynamics, and vehicle performance
• Experience in developing loads for eVTOL vehicles and/or tiltrotors, including loads for airframe components, tilting mechanisms, and propeller blades.
• CAD (NX preferred)
• Pilot’s license

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $172,800 - $225,600. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.           
        

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 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.

What you’ll do:

• Vehicle Performance & Modeling: Build and refine vehicle performance models, perform vehicle-level trade study analyses, and define and validate vehicle performance requirements.
• Handling & Maneuvering: Evaluate flying and handling qualities requirements and determine maneuvering overhead to ensure optimal aircraft responsiveness and safety.
• Dynamics & Aeromechanics: Perform system identification and linearization of complex vehicle dynamics, and analyze aeromechanics and aeroelasticity to ensure vehicle stability.
• Flight Controls Support: Support flight control design for aircraft, including the development and implementation of notch filters, envelope definition etc
• Simulation & Hazard Analysis: Characterize the performance and capabilities of the aircraft. Conduct simulations to support Functional Hazard Analyses (FHAs) at a vehicle level.
• Data Analysis & Model Validation: Analyze flight test data, identify sources of model error, and update vehicle physics models accordingly.
• Systems Integration: Work with internal and external suppliers to integrate their systems into our comprehensive vehicle simulations, including vehicle dynamics, powertrain, actuation, sensors, and environmental modeling.

What you need:

• Education: BS in an Engineering discipline required. MS or PhD in an Engineering discipline highly desirable.
• Experience: 5+ years of aerospace vehicle performance and simulation experience at a full-vehicle level.
• Aerodynamics Expertise: Deep understanding of aerodynamics, specifically pertaining to helicopter rotors, electric VTOL and/or fixed-wing aircraft.
• Simulation Skills: Strong experience with multi-body dynamics simulations. High level of expertise with developing vehicle analysis tools and simulations in Python and MATLAB.
• Modeling Techniques: Expert in modeling and numerical optimization techniques with an understanding of these in the context of aerodynamic vehicles.
• Core Competencies: Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to thrive 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.
• Rotorcraft experience
• Pilot’s license.

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $152,100 - $202,100. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.        
        
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 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.

What You’ll Do:

• Design mechanical integration solutions for powertrain components on prototype aircraft including: generators and  turboshaft engines
• Design detailed metallic parts and assemblies to support powertrain mounting, structural interfaces, and system integration
• Design inlet and exhaust ducting systems for turboshaft engines and thermal management systems on aircraft
• Collaborate with aerothermal analysts to optimize duct designs for performance, pressure drop, and thermal efficiency
• Collaborate with structural analysts to ensure designs meet strength, stiffness, and fatigue requirements
• Work closely with powertrain engineers and airframe team to ensure proper integration of all systems
• Own the prototype development process; requirements, design, BOM, procurement, assembly, test, etc.
• Complete handbook calculations to verify system performance and component margins
• Interface with suppliers to select COTS solutions where appropriate
• Develop verification testing strategies and see your designs through rigorous process intensive testing (DO-160G, etc.)
• Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications
• Support requirements development and documentation

What You Need:

• 5+ years of engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Exposure to integrating air breathing turbomachinery or propulsion systems (Turbofan, Turboshaft, etc)
• Proficient in CAD (Solidworks, NX, etc.)
• Ability to manage CAD and complex assemblies  in Team Center
• Familiarity with Mil-Spec fasteners and aerospace hardware standards
• Proficient in FEA using professional tools (NASTRAN, ANSYS, Abaqus, etc.)
• Experience designing metallic parts including machined components, sheet metal, and weldments
• Fluent in GD&T and creating manufacturing drawings
• Hands-on experience in multiple technical fields especially those related to carbon composite, sheet metal ducting, and metallic structures

Bonus Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of, and experience within, electric powertrain systems or aerospace systems.
• Thorough understanding of engineering product development including design phases, manufacturing processes and global supply chain management.
• Familiarization with Atlassian Jira and Confluence for task management and collaborative documentation.
• Experience supporting vehicle development from concept/prototype aircraft phase through certification and mass production
• Part 23 Certification Experience and/or experience working with ARP4754A.

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $144,000 - $198,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.        

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 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.

What you’ll do:

• Candidates will be a member of the Archer Defense and Advanced Programs organization and will be part of the team to incubate, market, capture, and execute (technical, cost, and schedule) advanced programs applied to our Archer Defense portfolio. 

What you need:

• 6-10 years’ experience in the aerospace or related field. Candidates will possess as a minimum BS engineering, computer science, physics, or math degree, MS or PhD desired.  Experience with design, analysis, fabrication, and test of survivability technologies (RCS, IR, Acoustics); ASE, and mission systems; Operations Analysis to include numerous modeling and simulation environments such as AFSIM and knowledge of domestic and international threat systems is a must. Candidates should have experience leading and working across all engineering, manufacturing, and business disciplines. 
• Candidates must be US citizens and possess or can obtain a DoD security clearance.
• Knowledge of RF, EW/EA, EOIR, acoustic, mission systems, sensors, communications, dynamic and propulsion (electric, hybrid, and gas turbine) systems, CAD, python, MATLAB.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Model Based Systems Engineering, SysML, DoDAF. Experience with customers.

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $130,800 - $179,900. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.        
                                

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 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.

What you’ll do:

• Candidates will be a member of the Archer Defense and Advanced Programs organization and will be part of the team to lead, incubate, market, capture, and execute (technical, cost, and schedule) advanced programs applied to our Archer Defense portfolio. 

What you need:

• 10+ years’ experience in the aerospace or related field. Candidates will possess as a minimum BS engineering, computer science, physics, or math degree, MS or PhD desired.  Experience with design, analysis, fabrication, and test of survivability technologies (RCS, IR, Acoustics); ASE, and mission systems; Operations Analysis to include numerous modeling and simulation environments such as AFSIM and knowledge of domestic and international threat systems is a must. Candidates should have experience leading and working across all engineering, manufacturing, and business disciplines. 
• Candidates must be US citizens and possess or can obtain a DoD security clearance.
• Knowledge of RF, EW/EA, EOIR, acoustic, mission systems, sensors, communications, dynamic and propulsion (electric, hybrid, and gas turbine) systems, CAD, python, MATLAB.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Model Based Systems Engineering, SysML, DoDAF. Experience with customers.

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $163,500 - $224,800. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.        
                        

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 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.