Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
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Responsibilities
- Design a wide array of structural components and integration of flight-critical electromechanical actuation systems from concept through experimental flight testing
- Design mechanisms and own kinematic layouts for flight control systems
- Design detailed metallic parts and assemblies to support actuation and propulsion integration
- Own the prototype development process; requirements, design, BOM, procurement, assembly, test, etc.
- Perform initial structural analysis and hand calculations to verify component margins, load paths, and interface requirements
- Interface with suppliers to select COTS solutions where appropriate (mounts, fasteners, brackets, etc.)
- Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications
- Support requirements development and documentation
- Collaborate with our multi-disciplinary engineering team
- What You Need:
- 5+ years of engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Exposure to integrating or designing flight critical systems
- Proficient in CAD (Solidworks, NX, etc.) - NX preferred
- Ability to manage CAD and complex assemblies in Team Center
- Proficient in load analysis, free body diagrams, and FEA
- Experience designing complex metallic parts and weldments
- Fluent in GD&T and creating manufacturing drawings
- Familiarity with aerospace hardware standards
- Hands-on experience in multiple technical fields especially those related to carbon composite and metallic structures
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly
- Bonus Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of, and experience within, electric powertrain systems or aerospace systems.
- Familiarity with simscape
- Experience designing mechanisms for flight control systems
- Thorough understanding of electro-mechanical actuators
- 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.
- Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy .
- Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
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Additional Information
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.
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