Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Turbogenerator

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:

• Lead the design and development of the integrated CAD of a clean slate turbogenerator system including the mechanical integration, thermal analysis, and cooling system
• Own the prototype development process; requirements, design, BOM, procurement, assembly, test, etc.
• Develop testing procedures and perform testing of new designs
• Develop verification testing strategies and see your designs through rigorous process intensive testing (DO-160G, etc.)
• Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications
• Support requirements development and documentation
• Develop supply chain and lead procurement for the designs you own
• Work with Systems Engineering to document requirements
• Mentor junior engineers and develop a positive team environment
• Collaborate with our multi-disciplinary engineering team

What You Need:

• 5-15 years of engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Proficient in CAD (Solidworks, NX, etc.)
• Familiarity with Mil-Spec fasteners
• Proficient in FEA using more than just SolidWorks (e.g. NASTRAN)
• Experience designing injection molded parts
• Experience designing metallic parts
• Experience with SLS
• Fluent in GD&T
• Experience with high voltage DC systems
• Hands-on experience in multiple technical fields especially those related to carbon composite and metallic structures
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly
• Positive can-do attitude

Bonus Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Familiarization with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or other scheduling software.
• Knowledge of, and experience within, electric powertrain systems or aerospace systems.
• Thorough understanding of engineering product development including design phases, manufacturing processes and global supply chain management.
• Familiarization with Atlassian Jira and Confluence for task management and collaborative documentation.
• Experience supporting vehicle development from concept/prototype aircraft phase through certification and mass production
• Part 23 Certification Experience and/or experience working with ARP4754A.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications

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 $115,200 - $144,000. 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.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

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 orie