Rotor/Control Systems Design Engineer

Archer Aviation•San Jose, CA

32d

About The Position

Responsibilities: Own the design of rotor and control system components or subsystems Create 3D models of aircraft components, to include both metallic and composite structures Create 2D drawings of structures to support manufacturing and procurement, to include geometric dimensioning and tolerancing Perform tolerance stack-ups of assemblies to ensure fit and performance Perform load calculation and motion studies on a swashplate control system Generate bill of materials as required for the program and ensure accuracy Release drawings, models, and documentation through configuration management tools Set up program architecture for drawing management and release Ensure any designs comply with company specifications and meet programs requirements Perform design reviews, provide technical input related to rotor systems, and participate in drawing release process Establish and enforce best practices for critical aerospace components Support program needs for conceptual design layouts and trade studies Qualifications: Required: Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field 5+ years of experience in design of aircraft dynamic systems Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret CAD models Strong foundation in GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards Ability to perform tolerance stack-ups Understanding of common aerospace materials and fabrication techniques Familiarity with common aerospace standards (NAS, MS, MIL-STD, AS9100) Experience working with PLM systems (ENOVIA, Teamcenter) Preferred: Masters in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field 10+ years of experience in rotorcraft design, including new development Proficient in NX and Teamcenter Understanding of rotorcraft dynamics and their influence on rotor design Basic knowledge of common manufacturing methods for composite structures This position will require travel up to 10% to Archer facilities or supplier facilities. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in design of aircraft dynamic systems
Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret CAD models
Strong foundation in GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards
Ability to perform tolerance stack-ups
Understanding of common aerospace materials and fabrication techniques
Familiarity with common aerospace standards (NAS, MS, MIL-STD, AS9100)
Experience working with PLM systems (ENOVIA, Teamcenter)

Nice To Haves

Masters in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in rotorcraft design, including new development
Proficient in NX and Teamcenter
Understanding of rotorcraft dynamics and their influence on rotor design
Basic knowledge of common manufacturing methods for composite structures

Responsibilities

Own the design of rotor and control system components or subsystems
Create 3D models of aircraft components, to include both metallic and composite structures
Create 2D drawings of structures to support manufacturing and procurement, to include geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Perform tolerance stack-ups of assemblies to ensure fit and performance
Perform load calculation and motion studies on a swashplate control system
Generate bill of materials as required for the program and ensure accuracy
Release drawings, models, and documentation through configuration management tools
Set up program architecture for drawing management and release
Ensure any designs comply with company specifications and meet programs requirements
Perform design reviews, provide technical input related to rotor systems, and participate in drawing release process
Establish and enforce best practices for critical aerospace components
Support program needs for conceptual design layouts and trade studies