Structural, Test Design & Analysis Engineer

Archer • San Jose, CA

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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. What you’ll do: Work closely with your team lead, suppliers, and engineers from design, stress, and M&P throughout the entire product development process to develop airframe structures Design, setup, and execute tests for composite and metallic structures Design test fixtures and setups in CAD using NX. Perform airframe structural analysis using handbook methods and FEA Correlate test results to predictions Prepare technical documents (analysis reports, test plans and reports)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in engineering or a related technical degree
• Ability to design and analyze simple components
• An understanding of load paths and structural analysis
• Proficient in the use of CAD or FEA software
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and visual form
• Attention to detail, strong organization and project management skills
• Ability to learn and adapt within an ambiguous environment
• Self-starter, team player, and desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift 50lb+
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Experience with lightweight structures (aircraft, spacecraft, other high-performance vehicles)
• Familiarity with small passenger aircraft or helicopters
• Experience with the manufacturing of composite parts or mechanical systems
• Programming, scripting, or engineering automation experience
• Experience or Training in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Kinematic modeling and analysis experience
• Experience with structural testing, instrumentation, or DAQs
• Experience with building or fabricating
• Experience with composite materials

Responsibilities

• Work closely with your team lead, suppliers, and engineers from design, stress, and M&P throughout the entire product development process to develop airframe structures
• Design, setup, and execute tests for composite and metallic structures
• Design test fixtures and setups in CAD using NX.
• Perform airframe structural analysis using handbook methods and FEA
• Correlate test results to predictions
• Prepare technical documents (analysis reports, test plans and reports)

What This Job Offers

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