Design Engineer, Airframe at Archer

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of experience with lightweight structures (aircraft, spacecraft, other high performance vehicles)
Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field
Ability to design and analyze simple components
A deep understanding of load paths and laminate design fundamentals
Strong CAD skills in NX (preferred), Solidworks, Catia or Creo
Experience with the design of large bonded structures
Experience with sandwich construction
Experience with hand laid prepreg carbon fiber
Experience with machined metal
Experience with the manufacturing of composite parts
Knowledge of FAA aircraft certification requirements for Part 23 aircraft
Familiarity with PDM systems
Self-starter, team player, and desire to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Lead the development of major structural airframe assemblies from preliminary design through certification, and manufacturing ramp up
Apply in depth understanding of load paths, design best practices, and hand calcs to design robust structural configurations
Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create designs that are cost effective and easy to fabricate at rate (Preferred experience with composite sandwich construction and adhesive paste bonding)
Develop company standards for composite and metallic part CAD models and drawings
Work closely with and mentor other engineers on the design, stress and M&P teams
Provide technical guidance on design concepts (risk vs. cost vs. performance)
Support manufacturing to validate and verify that designs meet requirements and specifications

Skills

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

composite sandwich construction

adhesive paste bonding

hand calcs

load paths

laminate design

prepreg carbon fiber

machined metal

CAD

lightweight structures

Archer

Designs and develops electric vertical takeoff aircraft

About Archer

Archer designs and develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft aimed at transforming urban transportation. Their aircraft operate by taking off and landing vertically, which allows them to navigate congested city environments efficiently. Archer targets urban commuters, city planners, and transportation networks, offering eco-friendly solutions to improve urban mobility. Unlike traditional transportation methods, Archer's eVTOLs provide a sustainable alternative that reduces environmental impact. The company generates revenue through the sale of its aircraft and may also offer air taxi services in the future. Archer's goal is to lead the shift towards sustainable air mobility, making urban commuting more efficient and environmentally friendly.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$637.8MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Automotive & TransportationIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Risks

Regulatory challenges from FAA and DOT may delay operational plans.

Increased competition from companies like Joby Aviation could impact market share.

Reliance on strategic partnerships poses risks if expectations are not met.

Differentiation

Archer focuses on sustainable urban air mobility with all-electric eVTOL aircraft.

The company targets urban commuters with eco-friendly, time-saving air taxi services.

Archer's strategic partnerships enhance its market reach and operational capabilities.

Upsides

Archer secured $430M funding, strengthening its financial position for growth.

FAA approval for LA air taxi services positions Archer for urban mobility leadership.

Planned LA air mobility network could significantly reduce commuter travel times.

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