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:
- 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
- Own the design process from concept through production; requirements, 3D CAD models, drawings, BOM, and design verification
- Interface with suppliers to manage fabrication, ensure design intent is met, and resolve manufacturing issues
- Select and integrate COTS components (bellows, flex joints, seals, clamps) where appropriate
- Develop verification testing strategies for ducting systems and support rigorous qualification testing (pressure, temperature, vibration, etc.)
- Develop supply chain relationships and lead procurement
- Work with Systems Engineering and aerothermal analysts to document and validate design requirements
What You Need:
- 5-15 years of mechanical design engineering experience in aerospace or propulsion systems
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
- Experience designing ducting, inlet systems, exhaust systems, or thermal management systems
- Exposure to integrating air breathing turbomachinery or propulsion systems (Turbofan, Turboshaft, etc.)
- Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, etc.) with ability to create complex surface and sheet metal designs
- Ability to manage CAD assemblies and product data in PLM systems (Team Center, Windchill, etc.)
- Fluent in GD&T and creating manufacturing drawings for sheet metal and machined components
- Familiarity with Mil-Spec fasteners and aerospace hardware standards
- Experience with sheet metal design and manufacturing processes (forming, welding, brazing)
- Familiarity with composite design principles for secondary structure
- Knowledge of metallic materials for high-temperature applications (stainless steel, Inconel, titanium)
- Understanding of thermal and fluid flow principles as applied to ducting systems
- Experience working with suppliers on build-to-print manufacturing
- Ability to communicate effectively with analysts, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
- Positive can-do attitude and strong problem-solving skills
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.
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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.
