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.
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:
- Perform and oversee low/mid/high fidelity aerodynamic simulations of Archer eVTOL aircraft
- Lead the aerodynamic design and optimization of aircraft OML components to maximize performance and efficiency
- Architect linear, non-linear, and real-time aerodynamic models to predict aircraft behavior, performance, stability, and control
- Analyze flight test and wind tunnel data to identify model discrepancies, validating and improving vehicle aerodynamic models
- Develop efficient methods to integrate flight test data back into aerodynamic simulation models of various fidelities and complexities
- Contribute to the development of Archer aerodynamic software stack, improving methods and workflows
- Partner with flight test pilots and multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex modelling issues and update flight simulators
What you need:
- BS / MS / PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a related field
- 10+ years of experience with BS, or 8+ years of experience with MS, or 4+ years of experience with PhD modeling rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL aerodynamics at full-vehicle level
- Expert level understanding of fixed-wing and rotorcraft aerodynamics, performance, and stability & control
- Proven experience with gradient-based and gradient-free optimization techniques
- Experience with aerodynamic design of airfoils, wings, control surfaces or similar.
Experience with surrogate modeling techniques (Kriging, Neural Networks or similar) for aerodynamic modeling and design
- Advanced Python proficiency
- Experience with software development tools and best practices: version control (Git), software testing, environment management, CI/CD
- Experience with experimental data processing and reduction techniques
- Excellent work planning and issue resolution skills
- Exceptional technical communication and the ability to drive results in a high-velocity, collaborative design environment
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience in eVTOL and/or multicopter vehicle aerodynamics design and analysis, including 6 DoF vehicle trim and transition corridor optimization
- Experience with wind tunnel campaigns planning, execution, and data processing
- Experience with flight test data processing and SysID data ingestion
- Work experience with rotorcraft comprehensive analysis tools, such as RCAS or CAMRAD2
- Experience utilizing high-performance computing (HPC) to parallelize workflows
- Familiarity with conventional airplane Part 23/25 or rotorcraft Part 27/29 certification basis and test methods
- Familiarity with ASTM standards for fixed wing and rotorcraft
- Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink, and Fortran/C++ coding
Skills Required
- BS, MS, or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a related field
- 10+ years (BS) or 8+ years (MS) or 4+ years (PhD) modeling rotorcraft, tiltrotor, or eVTOL aerodynamics at full-vehicle level
- Expert understanding of fixed-wing and rotorcraft aerodynamics, performance, and stability & control
- Proven experience with gradient-based and gradient-free optimization techniques
- Experience with aerodynamic design of airfoils, wings, control surfaces
- Experience with surrogate modeling techniques (Kriging, Neural Networks or similar)
- Advanced Python proficiency
- Experience with software development tools and best practices: version control (Git), software testing, environment management, CI/CD
- Experience with experimental data processing and reduction techniques
- Excellent work planning and issue resolution skills
- Exceptional technical communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Experience in eVTOL and/or multicopter vehicle aerodynamics design and analysis, including 6 DoF trim and transition optimization
- Experience with wind tunnel campaign planning, execution, and data processing
- Experience with flight test data processing and SysID data ingestion
- Work experience with rotorcraft comprehensive analysis tools such as RCAS or CAMRAD2
- Experience utilizing high-performance computing (HPC) to parallelize workflows
- Familiarity with conventional airplane Part 23/25 or rotorcraft Part 27/29 certification basis and test methods
- Familiarity with ASTM standards for fixed wing and rotorcraft
- Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink and Fortran/C++ coding
Archer Aviation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Archer Aviation and has not been reviewed or approved by Archer Aviation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, alongside HSA/FSA options and an Employee Assistance Program, forming a comprehensive base. Wellness activities and company-sponsored outings are additionally referenced.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays, with unlimited PTO noted for exempt employees. This breadth provides above-average flexibility for a hardware-focused environment.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership opportunities include company equity, performance bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a purchase discount. Equity is used to keep packages competitive in high-demand roles, creating meaningful upside potential.
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What We Do
Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft focused on improving mobility in cities. The company's mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer is designing, manufacturing, and operating a fully electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150mph while producing minimal noise. Archer's team is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
