Archer Aviation Inc.

Staff Mechanical Design Engineer - (SJ2026AC)

Archer Aviation Inc.$209K — $219K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.
  • 5+ years in aerospace product lifecycle, including manufacturing and qualification.
  • Experience with CoDR/PDR/CDR processes and testing standards (DO160, DO311).
  • Hands-on experience with composite, metallic parts, and rapid prototyping methods.
  • 5+ years NX experience with large assemblies and ASME Y14.5 certification.
  • Thermal analysis skills with 1D tools and 3D CFD software proficiency.
  • Advanced FEA tools experience (NASTRAN, Hyperworks, Ansys).

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of Aircraft Systems Architecture and mechanical packaging.
  • Manage mechanical design and integration of top-level CAD assemblies.
  • Conduct thorough engineering analysis to validate design concepts.
  • Develop supply chain and test plans for prototype builds.
  • Mentor team members and manage project timelines effectively.

Benefits

  • Engagement in a collaborative and innovative work culture.
  • Opportunities for mentorship and career development.
  • Involvement in cutting-edge aerospace technology projects.
  • Potential for growth within an ambitious, growing company.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

  • Lead Aircraft Systems Architecture, including whole vehicle mechanical packaging, system level mechanical architectures, vehicle wide thermal and fuel systems, trade studies for optimal configurations, and requirements support.
  • Drive Mechanical Design & Integration through management of top level CAD assemblies, interface control models, integrated airframe CAD development, detailed design of parts and subassemblies, technical drawing creation, and control of space allocation and routing envelopes.
  • Conduct Engineering Analysis including thermal modeling, structural analysis, and aircraft level weight and balance modeling to validate packaging concepts.
  • Support Prototype Build & Test by developing supply chain and procurement plans, contributing to prototype builds, creating verification test strategies, and performing test procedure development and execution.
  • Provide Team Leadership through mentoring, lifecycle ownership, project timeline management, participation in design reviews, and cross disciplinary collaboration to solve complex engineering challenges.


Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Minimum Experience Requirements: Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Thermal Engineer or related occupation in which: 5 years of proven end to end aerospace product lifecycle experience, including CoDR/PDR/CDR, manufacturing, qualification; designing and testing to DO160 and DO311 standards. and flight test; designing metallic, composite, and injection molded parts, plus rapid prototyping methods (SLS, etc.); high voltage DC systems (800+ V) and hands on work with composite and metallic structures. 5 years NX experience with large, complex assemblies and releasing drawings to ASME Y14.5 with fluency in GD&T was gained.

Special Requirements: Must have thermal analysis skills using 1D tools (Simscape, Amesim) and 3D CFD (StarCCM+, Ansys). Must have proficiency in advanced FEA tools (NASTRAN, Hyperworks, Ansys).

Travel Requirement: 10% domestic travel.

Please apply online at: https://www.archer.com/careers. Must put job code SJ2026AC on resume/CV and cover letter.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. For this position we are offering $209,000 to $219,450 per year. #LI-DNI

About Archer Aviation Inc.

Archer Aviation is an American aerospace manufacturer that develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The company was founded in 2018 by Brett Adcock and Adam Goldstein. Archer Aviation is developing an eVTOL aircraft that can travel up to 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph. The aircraft is designed to be quiet, safe, and efficient, with zero emissions. The company has partnerships with United Airlines and Stellantis, and plans to launch its first aircraft in 2024.
Learn more about Archer Aviation Inc.
Market Cap
$403.1 million
Industry
NASDAQ

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