Overview
<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p></div><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Design a wide array of structural components and integration of flight-critical electromechanical actuation systems from concept through experimental flight testing</li> <li>Design mechanisms and own kinematic layouts for flight control systems</li> <li>Design detailed metallic parts and assemblies to support actuation and propulsion integration</li> <li>Own the prototype development process; requirements, design, BOM, procurement, assembly, test, etc.</li> <li>Perform initial structural analysis and hand calculations to verify component margins, load paths, and interface requirements</li> <li>Interface with suppliers to select COTS solutions where appropriate (mounts, fasteners, brackets, etc.)</li> <li>Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications</li> <li>Support requirements development and documentation</li> <li>Collaborate with our multi-disciplinary engineering team</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What You Need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>5+ years of engineering experience</li> <li>Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering</li> <li>Exposure to integrating or designing flight critical systems</li> <li>Proficient in CAD (Solidworks, NX, etc.) - NX preferred</li> <li>Ability to manage CAD and complex assemblies in Team Center</li> <li>Proficient in load analysis, free body diagrams, and FEA</li> <li>Experience designing complex metallic parts and weldments</li> <li>Fluent in GD&T and creating manufacturing drawings</li> <li>Familiarity with aerospace hardware standards</li> <li>Hands-on experience in multiple technical fields especially those related to carbon composite and metallic structures</li> <li>Ability to communicate effectively and clearly</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)</li> <li>Knowledge of, and experience within, electric powertrain systems or aerospace systems.</li> <li>Familiarity with simscape</li> <li>Experience designing mechanisms for flight control systems</li> <li>Thorough understanding of electro-mechanical actuators </li> <li>Thorough understanding of engineering product development including design phases, manufacturing processes and global supply chain management.</li> <li>Familiarization with Atlassian Jira and Confluence for task management and collaborative documentation.</li> <li>Experience supporting vehicle development from concept/prototype aircraft phase through certification and mass production</li> <li>Part 23 Certification Experience and/or experience working with ARP4754A.</li> </ul> <p>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. <br> </p> <h5><span style="font-weight: 400;">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 <a href="mailto:people@archer.com" target="_blank">people@archer.com</a>. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.</span></h5> <p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><hr> <h5><span style="font-weight: 400;">Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's <a href="https://archer.com/legal/personnel-candidate-privacy-policy">Candidate Privacy Policy</a>.</span></h5> <h5><span style="font-weight: 400;">Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.</span></h5> <h5><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></h5> <h5><span style="font-weight: 400;">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 <a href="mailto:People@archer.com" target="_blank">People@archer.com</a>. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.</span></h5></div>