Senior Airframe Engineer

2w2 weeks ago

Archer

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

About this role

Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance sustainable air mobility benefits. We design, manufacture, and operate an all-electric aircraft carrying four passengers while producing minimal noise. The Senior Airframe Engineer contributes to primary and secondary structural designs.

Design aircraft structural parts and assemblies, metallic and composite, in Siemens NX and Fibersim. Assist in developing standard methodologies for airframe design. Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create cost-effective designs easy to fabricate at rate.

Work closely with team lead, suppliers, and engineers from design, stress, and M&P throughout product development from prototype to high-rate production. Support manufacturing to ensure successful airframe build and aircraft integration. Thrive as a self-starter and team player in a fast-paced environment.

Our sights are set high on hard problems, and diversity drives better insights to lift us to success. We cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment embracing differences and celebrating team members. Targeting base pay between $102,400-$128,000 based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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 the entire product development process from prototype to high rate production
Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create designs that are cost effective and easy to fabricate at rate
Support manufacturing to ensure the successful build of the airframe and integration with the aircraft

Benefits

Pay-for-performance culture rewarding performance that supports the company’s business strategy
Targeting 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