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. Responsibilities: Lead the design of a new all composite rotor blade Create 3D models of composite parts Generate laminate definitions for composite components Create 2D drawings of components to support manufacturing and procurement, to include geometric dimensioning and tolerancing Perform tolerance stack-ups of assemblies to ensure fit and performance Generate bill of materials as required for the program and ensure accuracy Release drawings, models, and documentation through configuration management tools Set up program architecture for drawing management and release Ensure any designs comply with company specifications and meet programs requirements Perform design reviews, provide technical input related to dynamic systems, and participate in drawing release process Establish and enforce best practices for critical aerospace components Support program needs for conceptual design layouts and trade studies Qualifications: Required: Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field 6+ years of experience in design of aircraft dynamic systems and composite structures Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret CAD models Strong foundation in GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards Ability to perform tolerance stack-ups Understanding of common aerospace materials and fab
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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. Responsibilities: Own the design of rotor and control system components or subsystems Create 3D models of aircraft components, to include both metallic and composite structures Create 2D drawings of structures to support manufa
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Required: Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field 5+ years of experience in design of aircraft dynamic systems Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret CAD models Strong foundation in GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards Ability to perform tolerance stack-ups Understanding of common aerospace materials and fabrication techniques Familiarity with common aerospace standards (NAS, MS, MIL-STD, AS9100) Experience working with PLM systems (ENOVIA, Teamcenter) Preferred: Masters in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field 10+ years of experience in rotorcraft design, including new development Proficient in NX and Teamcenter Understanding of rotorcraft dynamics and their influence on rotor design Basic knowledge of common manufacturing methods for composite structures This position will require travel up to 10% to Archer facilities or supplier facilities. 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
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Archer’s mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer is creating the world’s first electric airline that moves people throughout the world's cities in a quick, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective manner. As the world’s only vertically integrated airline company, Archer is designing, manufacturing, and operating a fully electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that can carry passengers producing minimal noise. To learn more, visit www.archer.com.Don’t see a role that’s the right fit? Please follow the link below and share your interests with us.Other Opportunities
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