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Proficiency in CAD/CAM (CATIA/NX) and FEM (FEMAP); strong communication in fast-paced environments
Location & work type: San Jose, CA; on-site; travel up to 25%; equal opportunity employer; no visa sponsorship for this role at present; e
Full Description
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
Create and review drawings, define project plans, procure parts, materials and equipment
Manage suppliers to design test fixtures and execute test programs
Create instrumentation definition, calibrate instrumentation, and install instrumentation
Lead small test teams to drive programs to completion
Collaborate multi-disciplinary teams including design, loads, M&P, and analysis teams to define tests which validate design details
Develop and review company and FAA test plans and test reports for static and fatigue testing
Collect and analyze data from testing
Design test stands, fixtures, DAQs
Define testing procedures, SOPs, and best practices
Enforce safety and test protocol in the structural test lab
What you need
Experience with NX and/or FEMAP/Nastran software
Strong fundamentals in structural and mechanical analysis
Experience with Data Acquisition Software (LabVIEW, MTS, Load Star)
Prior hands-on experience with aircraft design, analysis, or structural testing
Solid problem skills and the ability to make decisions quickly
Experience using Instron, MTS, or other testing systems
Experience with electronics, circuitry, soldering
Ability to lift 50lb
Ability to travel up to 25%of the time
Knowledge of FAA aircraft certification test requirements for Part 23 / Part 27 aircraft
Bonus qualifications
10+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace design, structural analysis or testing, with a minimum of 5+ years of structural test experience.
A proven track record in airframe assembly and composite structure builds; EVTOL or experimental aircraft work is a strong plus.
Proficiency in CAD (e.g., CATIA, NX) and FEM (e.g. FEMAP).
Hands-on experience with structural testing
Excellent communication skills, the ability to thrive in a rapid-iteration environment, and a bias toward action when solving complex, hands-on problems.
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 $126,000.00 - $160,000.00. 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.
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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 orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
