Archer Aviation Inc.

Thermal Systems Design, Hybrid Powertrain

Archer Aviation Inc. • $172K — $216K *
San Jose, CA 95123Hybrid
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS / MS / PhD in a related scientific or engineering field.
  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical design.
  • Proven understanding of complex system design principles.
  • Experience with stress and finite element analysis (FEA).
  • Proficiency in Siemens NX and PDM/PLM environments.
  • Strong communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Self-motivated with a track record of leading technical projects.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver a novel thermal system for hybrid aircraft.
  • Select advanced technology and materials for thermal system.
  • Ensure designs are lightweight, efficient, and cost-effective.
  • Define tests to validate system performance thoroughly.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders for system delivery.
  • Manage the design lifecycle and coordinate with manufacturing.
  • Present design concepts to stakeholders for feedback.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth within a performance-driven culture.
  • Work in an innovative environment focused on hybrid technology.
  • Engagement with multidisciplinary teams and projects.
  • Potential for involvement in pioneering aerospace technology.
Full Job Description
What you'll do:
  • Own, design, model and deliver a novel thermal system for our Hybrid aircrafts thermal design
  • Select the right technology, materials and for a very complex and novel thermal system
  • Design it so it's light, performatively and cost effective
  • Prove that the system is as good as you think it is - through test definition
  • Work with stakeholders to deliver the complete system
  • Manage design lifecycle, including interfacing with manufacturing and test teams
  • Attend and present your designs to stakeholders
  • Interface with supply chain, quality, manufacturing, and stress / FEA engineers

What you'll need:
  • BS / MS / PhD in a related scientific or engineering field.
  • 5+ years experience in mechanical design
  • Strong fundamentals and demonstrated understanding complex system design
  • Experience with stress and finite element analysis
  • Experience with Siemens NX and suite of tools
  • A systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to communicate complex, technical rationale to multidisciplinary stakeholders.
  • Extremely self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports and documents.
  • Proficiency in PDM and PLM environments

Nice to have:
  • Prior experience with hybrid-electric aircraft, turbegenerators, eVTOLs, or hybrid automotive powertrains.
  • Familiarity with FAA or EASA certification
  • Knowledge of simulation model validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification methods
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 support the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $172,000 - $216,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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
Aerospace & Defense
NASDAQ
ACHR
* Ladders Estimates

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