Lead Engineer, Mechanical Integration 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 systems or structural design engineering experience
  • BS, MS, or PhD in engineering
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Experience working on type certification of an aircraft from start to finish under 14 CFR Part 23/25/27/29 or equivalent regulations
  • Expert in CAD design and BOM management

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with various engineering disciplines to design high-reliability, safety-critical systems for an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft
  • Zonal management of the digital mock-up for a large section of the aircraft
  • Control space allocation for all subsystems
  • Manage routing envelopes for all subsystems
  • Ensure all subsystems are accessible and maintainable
  • Manage interface requirements models (IRMs) for their zone
  • Manage the top aircraft assembly part number and BOM structure
  • Hold regular design fly through meetings resolving any conflicts and maturing the design through CDR
  • Manage master geometry models for the respective zone
  • Ensure all system separation requirements are upheld
  • Work closely with manufacturing engineering to ensure the aircraft zone is designed for manufacturing

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

CADBOM ManagementSystems EngineeringStructural DesignProject ManagementAircraft Type CertificationDigital Mock-upZonal ManagementRouting EnvelopesInterface Requirements ModelsMaster Geometry

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the base pay range for the Lead Engineer, Mechanical Integration role?

Archer is targeting a base pay between $186,240 - $232,800 for this position. Actual compensation will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Is this position remote or based in a specific location?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key required skills for this role?

Candidates need 10+ years of systems or structural design engineering experience, a BS, MS, or PhD in engineering, excellent interpersonal communication and project management skills, experience with aircraft type certification under 14 CFR Part 23/25/27/29 or equivalent, and expertise in CAD design and BOM management.

What is the company culture like at Archer?

Archer believes diversity in the workplace makes them smarter, drives better insights, and leads to success. They are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces differences and supports all team members.

What makes a strong candidate for this Lead Engineer position?

A strong candidate has 10+ years of relevant engineering experience, aircraft type certification expertise, CAD and BOM management skills, plus bonus qualifications like 2+ years leading teams, EWIS or environmental control systems experience, structures design, shop floor liaison, or model-based engineering.

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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