Staff External Loads Engineer

Archer • San Jose, CA

1d • Onsite

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. They are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 100 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph while producing minimal noise. Archer is dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces differences, and supports and celebrates all of its team members. The Staff External Loads Engineer will own the development, documentation, and improvement of the airframe loads development process, collaborate with teams that interface with loads, and be responsible for providing static and fatigue loads directly consumable by all downstream users. This role also involves providing clear documentation of loads assumptions and methods, supporting wind tunnel and flight test planning and execution, participating in loads means and methods of compliance discussions with the FAA, and supporting preparation of certification test plans.

Requirements

• BS / MS in Aerospace Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience developing processes for loads analysis and downselection for air vehicles
• Working knowledge of structural analysis and test, including a fundamental understanding of strength, stability and fatigue failure mechanisms
• Proficiency in Python and/or Matlab scripting
• Familiarity with software development best practices and version control
• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in groups and individually
• Experience in a fast-paced design environment

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of aircraft, rotorcraft, and propeller certification standards (14 CFR Parts 23, 27, and 35)
• Experience with structural dynamics, rotor dynamics, and vibratory loads
• Experience developing FE models (NASTRAN or similar structural solvers)
• Experience with rotorcraft comprehensive simulation tools (such as RCAS or CAMRAD)
• Experience with fixed-wing and rotorcraft aerodynamics, structures, flight dynamics, and vehicle performance
• Experience in developing loads for eVTOL vehicles and/or tiltrotors, including loads for airframe components, tilting mechanisms, and propeller blades.
• CAD (NX preferred)
• Pilot’s license

Responsibilities

• Own the development, documentation, and improvement of the airframe loads development process
• Collaborate with teams that interface with loads (aerodynamics, airframe, engine, mass properties, mechanical systems, propeller, etc.)
• Responsible for providing static and fatigue loads that are directly consumable by all downstream users (airframe, engine, mechanical systems, propeller, etc.)
• Responsible for providing clear documentation of loads assumptions and methods to generate traceable and repeatable analyses.
• Support wind tunnel and flight test planning and execution in the areas of external airframe loads, propeller loads, aeroelasticity, and aeromechanics, including test plan development, instrumentation and data acquisition definition, test monitoring and execution, data analysis and interpretation, and test report writing.
• Participate in loads means and methods of compliance discussions with the FAA
• Support preparation of certification test plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees