Manager, Structural Analysis

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 for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph 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:

• Manage the structural analysis team which is responsible for performing all required structural analysis on the vehicle while also ensuring it meets structural design criteria and regulatory requirements.

• Define roadmaps, schedules, organize and prioritize the work, track and communicate progress.

• Develop building block test programs to validate analysis methods and ensure all testing is completed in accordance with certification plans.

• Work closely with structural test and M&P groups to define testing requirements for certification approach.

• Manage day-to-day tasks of direct headcount as well as contractor and external suppliers as needed.

• Ownership of structural substantiation reports and other technical reports required to obtain FAA certification. 

What you need:

• 10+ years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structural analysis

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field, M.S. preferred

• Expert knowledge of FAA aircraft certification requirements for Part 23 aircraft

• Proven experience with stress, fatigue, and/or damage tolerance analysis on primary structural components (both metallic and composite structures)

• Experience in performing airframe structural analysis via a combination of classical hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis

• Strong understanding of FEM modeling techniques (boundary conditions, bolted connections, contact, verification methods, etc.)

• Experience with development and/or qualification testing

• Familiar with classical aerospace sizing methods (ex: Bruhn, Niu, Roark)

• Experience in analysis of stability critical structures (local buckling phenomenon, global buckling, crippling)

• Self-starter, team player, and desire to work in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, and a servant leader mentality

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $174,000.00-$261,500.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.