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Archer · 11 hours ago

Sr. Structural Analysis Engineer, Test

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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. The Sr. Structural Analysis Engineer, Test will create and review drawings, manage suppliers, lead test teams, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to validate design details and ensure safety protocols in the structural test lab.

AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Create and review drawings, define project plans, procure parts, materials and equipment

Manage suppliers to design test fixtures and execute test programs

Create instrumentation definition, calibrate instrumentation, and install instrumentation

Lead small test teams to drive programs to completion

Collaborate multi-disciplinary teams including design, loads, M&P, and analysis teams to define tests which validate design details

Develop and review company and FAA test plans and test reports for static and fatigue testing

Collect and analyze data from testing

Design test stands, fixtures, DAQs

Define testing procedures, SOPs, and best practices

Enforce safety and test protocol in the structural test lab

Qualification

NXFEMAP/NastranData Acquisition SoftwareStructural testingAircraft designFAA certification knowledgeCAD proficiencyProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsHands-on experience

Required

Experience with NX and/or FEMAP/Nastran software

Strong fundamentals in structural and mechanical analysis

Experience with Data Acquisition Software (LabVIEW, MTS, Load Star)

Prior hands-on experience with aircraft design, analysis, or structural testing

Solid problem skills and the ability to make decisions quickly

Experience using Instron, MTS, or other testing systems

Experience with electronics, circuitry, soldering

Ability to lift 50lb

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Knowledge of FAA aircraft certification test requirements for Part 23 / Part 27 aircraft

Preferred

10+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace design, structural analysis or testing, with a minimum of 5+ years of structural test experience

A proven track record in airframe assembly and composite structure builds; EVTOL or experimental aircraft work is a strong plus

Proficiency in CAD (e.g., CATIA, NX) and FEM (e.g. FEMAP)

Hands-on experience with structural testing

Excellent communication skills, the ability to thrive in a rapid-iteration environment, and a bias toward action when solving complex, hands-on problems