CAD Specialist, Airframe

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Archer

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San Jose, CA, United States

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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.

What you'll do:

  • Develop detailed 3D CAD models of composite aerostructures, including skins, spars, ribs, frames, and other associated components, using Siemens NX.
  • Utilize Fibersim to define and optimize composite ply layups, fiber orientations, and material specifications for various aerostructure components.
  • Generate comprehensive 3D engineering datasets, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), material callouts, and assembly instructions.
  • Collaborate with stress engineers to incorporate structural analysis results into design iterations.
  • Work closely with manufacturing engineers to ensure designs are optimized for composite manufacturing processes (e.g., automated fiber placement, hand layup, resin infusion).
  • Perform design reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
  • Manage and maintain CAD data within a Teamcenter PLM.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and best practices.

What you need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in CAD design of composite aerostructures.
  • Proficiency in Siemens NX is required.
  • Demonstrated experience with Fibersim for composite ply definition and optimization is required.
  • Understanding of composite materials, manufacturing processes, and their impact on design.
  • Experience with GD&T principles and application.
  • Ability to interpret and apply engineering specifications and standards.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Experience with PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with aerospace industry standards and regulations (e.g., FAA) is a plus.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $151,680 - $189,600. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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 hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer's People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.