Mechanical Design DMU & Mass Properties Engineer

As a Configuration Management Engineer you will work on aircraft-level NX CAD management within the Advanced Projects group. We are a small but diverse group of multi-disciplinary engineers responsible for the rapid development of future Archer aircraft concepts, taking them from idea to experimental flight testing on aggressive accelerated timelines. In this role, you will play a critical role in managing the CAD environment to ensure a robust product structure and track multiple aircraft configurations for Archer’s future hybrid-electric aircraft platform.

What You’ll Do:

• Govern the top aircraft assembly part number and BOM structure
• Manage interface requirements models (IRMs) and master geometry models for all aircraft zones
• Create frameworks to cleanly track and release multiple aircraft configurations that may simultaneously at different stages of development
• Collaborate with all aircraft sub-system owners to enforce CAD cleanliness and interface control standards
• Develop and implement mass tracking plans within NX to report accurate aircraft-level weight and balance data
• Create CAD modeling and best practices guides
• Hold training sessions to ensure consistency in CAD modeling techniques across all aircraft sub-systems

What You Need:

• 8+ years of CAD configuration management, mechanical design or systems integration, preferably in the Aerospace industry or on other complex engineered systems (automotive, robotics, etc)
• Strong candidates with less years of experience are also encouraged to apply
• BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace or related engineering fields
• Expert proficiency in CAD (NX mandatory) with a focus on advanced DMU tools, large assembly management, and Master Model/Skeleton architecture implementation.
• Understanding of mass budgeting, configuration management, and systems integration
• Strong interpersonal communication skills. The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to coordinate cross-functional technical initiatives across multiple subsystem teams
• Excellent project management skills

Bonus Qualifications:

• Aerospace development and certification experience
• Deep understanding of prototype development lifecycle and the unique requirements for experimental flight test vehicles
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and design practices for system separation (e.g., flight-critical vs. non-critical systems).
• Experience with HV electric propulsion systems or hybrid powertrains, electromechanical devices, or advanced sensor systems
• Demonstrated hand-on experience in a prototype environment through prior work or personal projects
• Self-motivated with exceptional attention to detail and systems-thinking approach

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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.