Senior Airframe Engineer

2w2 weeks ago

Archer

San Jose, US · Full-time · $102,400 – $128,000

About this role

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. They 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.

You will design primary and secondary aircraft structural parts and assemblies using metallic and composite materials in Siemens NX and Fibersim. Assist in developing standard methodologies for airframe design and apply design for manufacturing concepts to create cost-effective, easy-to-fabricate designs. Support manufacturing to ensure successful airframe build and aircraft integration.

Work closely with your team lead, suppliers, and engineers from design, stress, and M&P throughout the product development process from prototype to high rate production. The workplace values diversity, driving better insights and success. It embraces differences and supports all team members in an equitable and inclusive environment.

Archer aims to attract and motivate talent with skills to grow the business through a pay-for-performance culture. Base pay targets $102,400-$128,000 based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. They provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or higher degree in engineering or a related technical degree with a focus on structures
4+ years of experience with lightweight structures (aircraft, spacecraft, other high performance vehicles)
Strong CAD skills in NX (preferred), Solidworks, Catia or Creo
Understanding of load paths and fundamental mechanics of composite materials
Practical application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience with design for manufacturing of composite parts
Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and visual form
Attention to detail, strong organization and project management skills

Responsibilities

Design primary and secondary aircraft structural parts and assemblies (metallic and composite) in Siemens NX and Fibersim
Assist in developing standard methodologies for airframe design
Work closely with team lead, suppliers and engineers from design, stress and M&P throughout product development from prototype to high rate production
Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create cost effective and easy to fabricate at rate designs
Support manufacturing to ensure the successful build of the airframe and integration with the aircraft

Benefits

Pay-for-performance culture rewarding performance that supports business strategy
Base pay between $102,400-$128,000 determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
Reasonable accommodations for job applicants with physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs
Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace