Senior Manager, Loads & Dynamics
Archer Aviation · San Jose, California, United States
- Metro
- SF Bay Area, CA
- Craft
- eVTOL
- Job Type
- Maintenance
About the role
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 and manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers specializing in loads analysis, dynamics, aeroelasticity, ASE and rotordynamics for eVTOL aircraft development
- Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for all loads and dynamics activities from preliminary design through certification
- Own the technical roadmap for loads development processes, ensuring compliance with certification requirements (14 CFR Parts 23, 27, and 35)
- Oversee the development of static and fatigue loads databases to support airframe, engine, mechanical systems, and propeller design teams
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with aerodynamics, airframe, mass properties, flight dynamics, and propulsion teams
- Drive the development and validation of comprehensive analysis toolchains for loads, aeroelasticity, and rotordynamics
- Manage certification activities related to loads means and methods of compliance discussions with the FAA
- Ensure timely delivery of loads data and analyses to internal and external customers
- Mentor and develop team members' technical capabilities and career growth
- Foster innovation in loads analysis methods for advanced eVTOL configurations including tilting mechanisms and variable pitch systems
What you need:
- MS/PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field
- 12+ years of industry experience with 5+ years in technical leadership roles
- Proven expertise in aircraft loads analysis, aeroelasticity, and structural dynamics
- Strong background in rotorcraft and/or fixed-wing aircraft development
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and complex projects
- Strong knowledge of finite element modeling and structural analysis methods
- Experience with Python and/or Matlab scripting for loads analysis automation
- Excellent technical communication skills with ability to present to senior leadership
- Experience in fast-paced design environments with competing priorities
- Strong organizational skills to coordinate multidisciplinary teams on time-critical projects
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 $207,000 - $259,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.