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Archer

Airframe Design & Analysis Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$164.32K - $172.54K/yr

We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four ... spacecraft, other high performance vehicles), including design of large bonded structures, sandwich ...

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Airframe Design & Analysis Engineer - (SJ2026GA)

Airframe Design & Analysis Engineer - (SJ2026GA)

Archer

San Jose, CA • On-site

$164.32K - $172.54K/yr

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Posted 27 days ago

Job description

What You'll Do 

  • Support 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 designs that are cost effective and easy to fabricate at rate. 
  • Perform composite sandwich construction and adhesive paste bonding. 
  • Assist in the development of company standards for composite and metallic part CAD models and drawings. 
  • Work closely with other engineers on the design, stress and M&P teams. 
  • Provide technical guidance on design concepts (risk vs. cost vs. performance). 
  • Support manufacturing to validate and verify that designs meet requirements and specifications.

Minimum Education requirements: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Structural or Civil Engineering.

Minimum Experience requirement: Aerospace Engineer, Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer or related job title in which three (3) years of closely related experience in design, analysis and manufacturing of composite aerostructures and lightweight structures (aircraft, spacecraft, other high performance vehicles), including design of large bonded structures, sandwich construction, hand laid prepreg carbon fiber, machined metal, and manufacturing of composite part.

Alternate Requirements: Master's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Structural or Civil Engineering with (1) year experience as an Aerospace Engineer, Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer or related job title in which closely related experience in design, analysis and manufacturing of composite aerostructures and lightweight structures (aircraft, spacecraft, other high performance vehicles), including design of large bonded structures, sandwich construction, hand laid prepreg carbon fiber, machined metal, and manufacturing of composite part.

Special Requirements: Must have CAD skills in NX, Solidworks, Catia or Creo. Must have knowledge of FAA aircraft certification requirements for Part 23 aircraft and PDM systems, FEMAP and HYPERWORKS.

Travel Requirement: Up to 25% domestic and international travel.

Please apply online at: https://www.archer.com/careers. Must put job code SJ2026GA on resume/CV and cover letter. 

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. For this position we are offering $$164,320 - $172,536 per year.

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