Archer · 19 hours ago
Mechanical Design Engineer - Ducting Systems
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expArcher is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, focused on advancing sustainable air mobility through the development of all-electric aircraft. The Mechanical Design Engineer will design ducting systems for aircraft, collaborate with analysts to optimize designs, and manage the entire design process from concept to production.
AerospaceElectric VehicleTransportationManufacturingAir Transportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design inlet and exhaust ducting systems for turboshaft engines and thermal management systems on aircraft
Collaborate with aerothermal analysts to optimize duct designs for performance, pressure drop, and thermal efficiency
Own the design process from concept through production; requirements, 3D CAD models, drawings, BOM, and design verification
Interface with suppliers to manage fabrication, ensure design intent is met, and resolve manufacturing issues
Select and integrate COTS components (bellows, flex joints, seals, clamps) where appropriate
Develop verification testing strategies for ducting systems and support rigorous qualification testing (pressure, temperature, vibration, etc.)
Develop supply chain relationships and lead procurement
Work with Systems Engineering and aerothermal analysts to document and validate design requirements
Qualification
Required
5-15 years of mechanical design engineering experience in aerospace or propulsion systems
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
Experience designing ducting, inlet systems, exhaust systems, or thermal management systems
Exposure to integrating air breathing turbomachinery or propulsion systems (Turbofan, Turboshaft, etc.)
Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, etc.) with ability to create complex surface and sheet metal designs
Ability to manage CAD assemblies and product data in PLM systems (Team Center, Windchill, etc.)
Fluent in GD&T and creating manufacturing drawings for sheet metal and machined components
Familiarity with Mil-Spec fasteners and aerospace hardware standards
Experience with sheet metal design and manufacturing processes (forming, welding, brazing)
Familiarity with composite design principles for secondary structure
Knowledge of metallic materials for high-temperature applications (stainless steel, Inconel, titanium)
Understanding of thermal and fluid flow principles as applied to ducting systems
Experience working with suppliers on build-to-print manufacturing
Ability to communicate effectively with analysts, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
Positive can-do attitude and strong problem-solving skills
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
Recent News
2026-02-12
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