Staff Airframe Analysis Engineer

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:

• Lead the development of major structural airframe assemblies from preliminary design through certification, and manufacturing ramp up
• Apply in depth understanding of load paths, design best practices, and hand calcs to design robust structural configurations
• Provide technical guidance on design concepts (risk vs. cost vs. performance)
• Demonstrate structural integrity of static strength, stiffness, stability, fatigue, durability, damage tolerance, and other requirements through hand calculations and finite element methods supported by test
• Preparation and publication of stress analysis documentation
• Support design reviews and release of parts
• Support component and assembly tests, including definition, planning, requirements, and report writing
• Conduct analysis in support of MRB
• Review and approve design dispositions and analysis substantiations upon request throughout the product lifecycle.
• Assist design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain groups with process improvement opportunities and root cause analyses.
• Collaborate with suppliers and engineers from loads, design, M&P, structural test and certification throughout the entire product development process from prototype to high-rate production
  
  
  

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or related) with 10 years related to structural analysis or relevant disciplines. Relevant graduate degrees may account for post Bachelor’s experience
• In-depth understanding of loading scenarios, free body diagrams, behavior of aircraft components and mechanics of composite materials
• Advanced proficiency in hand calculations and finite element analysis of composite structures and metallic structures
• Ability to generate and review detailed analysis reports and aircraft type certification documents
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and visual form
• Attention to detail, strong organization, and time management skills
• Self-starter, team player, and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment
  
  
  

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with the manufacturing of composite parts or mechanical systems
• Programming, scripting, or engineering automation experience
• Proficiency with NX or other CAD software
• Expert knowledge of Femap/Nastran
• Experience with method validation process based on test data
• Hands on experience working within aircraft certification program
• Excellent understanding of FAR Part 23/27 regulations
• Experience with MRB
  
  
  

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 $126,400 - $158,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as 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.

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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/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.