Archer · 1 month ago
Staff Engineer, Mass Properties (Defense)
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
0+ years expArcher is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, focused on advancing sustainable air mobility through innovative aircraft design. The Staff Engineer, Mass Properties will play a crucial role in supporting the Mass Properties Engineering team by managing data related to weight and balance across various aircraft platforms, ensuring compliance and optimization throughout the product lifecycle.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist the Mass Properties Engineering team in day-to-day program execution and data management
Support the implementation of the Mass Properties program plan, focusing on data collection and reporting for weight, center of gravity, and inertia data
Maintain and update the mass properties database for various aircraft models and their variants
Collect, validate, and organize data from cross-functional teams, including design, structures, and systems, to support mass optimization and performance analysis
Help manage the transition of mass properties data from estimated to measured values
Conduct physical aircraft inspections and assist in managing weighing operations and audits
Assist in documentation preparation and support FAA certification activities related to weight and balance compliance
Implement and utilize tools and processes to streamline data collection and analysis
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related STEM discipline, or equivalent practical experience in an engineering support role
0-3 years of experience in Mass Properties or a related engineering field, ideally on an aircraft development program
Familiarity with weight and balance concepts for dynamic systems, preferably aircraft
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with an ability to manage multiple data streams simultaneously
Experience or comfort with hands-on technical work, data collection, and database entry
Preferred
Familiarity with CAD tools such as NX, SolidWorks, or CATIA for viewing and extracting data from models
Experience with ARP4754A development processes
Any direct involvement in aircraft weighing or physical inspection operations
Company
Archer
Archer is an aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft tailored for urban air mobility systems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.48BKey Investors
BlackRockStellantis
2025-11-06Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-06-12Post Ipo Equity· $850M
2025-02-11Post Ipo Equity· $300M
Leadership Team
Adam Goldstein
Founder and CEO
Tom Muniz
Chief Technology Officer
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