Staff Mechanical Systems Engineer

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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:

  • Lead and support the development of one or multiple of the critical, actuated mechanisms on the aircraft
  • Team responsibilities include the propeller tilt mechanism, the variable pitch mechanism, the flight controls surface mechanisms (flaperons and ruddervators), and the landing gear systems
  • Own and execute on the technical direction of the designs, as well as the management of their delivery, conformity, test, and certification
  • Mentor Jr. engineers in areas mentioned in the requirements section

What you need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering (or related)
  • 7+ years as Mechanical Systems Engineer
  • Demonstrated ability to take ownership
    • Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity


Experience and ability to perform and mentor junior engineers in the following areas:

  • GD&T for mechanical systems.
  • Kinematic analysis and optimization.
  • Design for 14 CFR Part 23 compliance to systems requirements.
  • Structural analysis utilizing hand calculations and finite element methods.
  • Materials selection inclusive of alloys, heat treatments, allowables, and surface treatments.
  • Siemens NX CAD and Simcenter or Ansys FEA tools.
  • Roller element bearing selection and sizing.
  • Involute gear tooth design and analysis.
  • Ball and/or Lead screw design and analysis.
  • Analyses: Modal, nonlinear and linear, buckling, fatigue.

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with PDM systems
  • Project/Program management experience
  • Proficiency in Matlab, Python, Mathcad, and/or Labview
  • Hands-on machine shop or mechanic experience (professional or hobby)
  • RTCA DO-160, structural, or actuated mechanism testing experience
  • Demonstrated interest in aviation including pilot training/license

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 $163,200- $204,000. 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.