Archer · 14 hours ago
Structural Design Engineer - Advanced Programs
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ 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 Structural Design Engineer will design and analyze composite structures for prototype aircraft and lead the development of major structural airframe assemblies from design through manufacturing and testing.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and analyze composite structures for prototype aircraft including primary and secondary structures
Lead the development of major structural airframe assemblies from preliminary design through manufacturing and test
Apply in depth understanding of load paths, design best practices, and hand calcs to design robust structural configurations
Design composite layups, core configurations, and joint details optimized for manufacturing and structural efficiency
Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create designs that are cost effective and easy to fabricate for prototype aircraft. Preferred experience with composite sandwich construction and adhesive paste bonding
Develop team standards for composite and metallic part CAD models and drawings
Collaborate with other engineering teams on design, including structural analysts to refine designs and validate structural performance through detailed FEA
Provide technical guidance on design concepts (risk vs. cost vs. performance)
Support the test team and manufacturing suppliers to validate and verify that designs meet requirements and specifications
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience with lightweight structures (aircraft, spacecraft, other high performance vehicles)
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field
Ability to design and analyze simple components
A deep understanding of load paths and laminate design fundamentals
Strong CAD skills in NX (preferred), Solidworks, Catia or Creo
Experience with the design of large bonded structures
Experience with the design of sandwich construction
Experience with hand laid prepreg carbon fiber
Experience with machined metal
Experience with the manufacturing of composite parts
Exposure to designing structure for propulsion systems or wing/pylon attachments
Familiarity with PDM systems
Self-starter, team player, and desire to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience with analyzing and dispositioning product non-conformances
Experience with the design of small passenger aircraft or helicopters
Broad experience across a range of airframe structures (fuselage, wing, pylons, empennage)
Experience with hybrid-electric aircraft or understanding of electric powertrain systems
Experience with composite laminate definition in FiberSim
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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