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Archer · 6 hours ago

Rotor/Control Systems Design Engineer

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

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 Rotor/Control Systems Design Engineer will own the design of rotor and control system components, create 3D models, and ensure compliance with company specifications.

AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing

No H1B

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 manufacturing and procurement, to include geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Perform tolerance stack-ups of assemblies to ensure fit and performance

Perform load calculation and motion studies on a swashplate control system

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 rotor 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

Qualification

Aerospace engineeringDesign of aircraft dynamic systemsGD&TASME Y14.5Tolerance stack-upsAerospace materials knowledgePLM systems experienceNX proficiencyRotorcraft dynamics understandingComposite manufacturing methods