Archer · 3 hours ago
Mechanical Design Engineer - Propulsion Integration
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expArcher 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 Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for designing structural components and integrating propulsion systems for prototype aircraft, ensuring that designs meet rigorous testing and analysis standards.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design structural components and own the integration of propulsion systems for full scale prototype aircraft
Design detailed metallic parts and assemblies to support propulsion mounting, structural interfaces, and system integration
Own the prototype development process; requirements, design, BOM, procurement, assembly, test, etc
Perform structural analysis and hand calculations to verify component margins, load paths, and interface requirements
Conduct FEA on metallic structures and mounting systems to validate designs
Interface with suppliers to select COTS solutions where appropriate (mounts, fasteners, brackets, etc.)
Develop verification testing strategies and see your designs through rigorous process intensive testing
Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications
Support requirements development and documentation
Develop supply chain and lead procurement for the designs you own
Collaborate with our multi-disciplinary engineering team
Qualification
Required
5-15 years of engineering experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Exposure to integrating or designing flight critical components on primary structure
Proficient in CAD (Solidworks, NX, etc.) - NX preferred
Ability to manage CAD and complex assemblies in Team Center
Proficient in load analysis, free body diagrams, and FEA
Experience designing complex metallic parts and weldments
Fluent in GD&T and creating manufacturing drawings
Familiarity with aerospace hardware standards
Hands-on experience in multiple technical fields especially those related to carbon composite and metallic structures
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
Knowledge of, and experience within, electric powertrain systems or aerospace systems
Thorough understanding of engineering product development including design phases, manufacturing processes and global supply chain management
Familiarization with Atlassian Jira and Confluence for task management and collaborative documentation
Experience supporting vehicle development from concept/prototype aircraft phase through certification and mass production
Part 23 Certification Experience and/or experience working with ARP4754A
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
BlackRockStellantisStellantis,United Airlines
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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