Mechanical Development Engineer Intern
About The Position
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. This internship is a part of a 10-week full-time summer internship program opportunity. This role will be based at Archer’s headquarters in San Jose, California and relocation or housing will not be provided.
Requirements
- Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Technical Foundation: Strong grasp of engineering first principles with a specific interest in drivetrain, thermal systems design or testing.
- Software Skills: Proficiency with 3D CAD software.
- Soft Skills: High attention to detail, a strong hunger for learning and a strong hunger for learning.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on Experience: Prior experience with mechanical assembly, university competition teams (FSAE, Solar Car, Rocketry), or hardware testing is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Execute electric engine teardowns and detailed component inspections to assess hardware health.
- Drive root cause investigations by collecting, organizing, and analyzing critical data from test results.
- Author technical reports and standardize teardown procedures to improve the efficiency of issue identification.
- Detect and characterize critical anomalies that impact product safety and performance.
- Conduct hands-on mechanical development testing for electric motors and gearbox.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues in real-time using precision measurement tools and testing equipment.
- Create and maintain accurate documentation for test procedures, setups, and results.
- Contribute to field failure analysis activities and implement corrective actions.
- Assist in the creation of Electric Engine DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) documentation.
- Verify and validate Electric Engine requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
- Participate in powertrain system studies to support performance optimization efforts.
- Collaborate with the Motor and Geartrain design teams to ensure seamless integration.
- Participate actively in design reviews, technical deep-dives, and brainstorming sessions.
- Partner with senior engineers to execute technical strategies and solve multidisciplinary problems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
