Staff Airframe Engineer

2w2 weeks ago

Archer

San Jose, US · Full-time · $151,680 – $189,600

About this role

Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility. The Staff Airframe Engineer leads development of major structural airframe assemblies from preliminary design through certification and manufacturing ramp up. This role applies deep expertise in lightweight structures for high-performance vehicles.

Daily work involves applying understanding of load paths, design best practices, and hand calcs to create robust configurations. Design for manufacturing ensures cost-effective, easy-to-fabricate parts at rate, with focus on composite sandwich construction and adhesive paste bonding. Develop standards for composite and metallic CAD models and drawings.

Work closely with design, stress, and M&P teams, mentoring engineers and providing technical guidance on risk versus cost versus performance. Our sights are set high with hard problems, and diversity drives better insights in this fast-paced environment. We cultivate an equitable and inclusive workplace that celebrates differences.

Support manufacturing to validate designs meet requirements. Archer aims to attract talent with skills to grow the business through a pay-for-performance culture. Compensation targets $151,680 - $189,600 based on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

10+ years of experience with lightweight structures for aircraft, spacecraft, or other high-performance vehicles
Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field
Ability to design and analyze simple components
Deep understanding of load paths and laminate design fundamentals
Strong CAD skills in NX (preferred), Solidworks, Catia, or Creo
Experience designing large bonded structures, sandwich construction, hand laid prepreg carbon fiber, and machined metal
Experience with the manufacturing of composite parts
Knowledge of FAA aircraft certification requirements for Part 23 aircraft

Responsibilities

Lead the development of major structural airframe assemblies from preliminary design through certification and manufacturing ramp up
Apply in-depth understanding of load paths, design best practices, and hand calcs to design robust structural configurations
Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create cost-effective designs easy to fabricate at rate
Develop company standards for composite and metallic part CAD models and drawings
Work closely with and mentor other engineers on the design, stress, and M&P teams
Provide technical guidance on design concepts balancing risk, cost, and performance
Support manufacturing to validate and verify that designs meet requirements and specifications

Benefits

Pay-for-performance culture rewarding performance that supports the company’s business strategy
Base pay targeted between $151,680 - $189,600 determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
Reasonable accommodations for job applicants with physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs
Equitable and inclusive environment that embraces differences and celebrates team members