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.
