Staff Analyst, MethodsSan Jose, California, United StatesArcher 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. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.Archer Aviation is seeking a highly motivated, experienced engineer to join our team in revolutionizing the aviation industry.
The candidate will support analysis and testing of the rotor system on a new unmanned vehicle platform, including the rotor head, blades, and control system. This role requires expertise of structures of metallic and composite structures and a deep understanding of rotorcraft dynamic systems. Candidate should have a good understanding of fatigue life predictions with a strong background in finite element methods as well as analytical first principles.
The ideal candidate will act as a mentor to other members of the team with less experience and establish best practices to follow for the program.Responsibilities:Perform detailed structural analyses of dynamic system components, including the rotor system, control system, and bladesEvaluate static strength and fatigue life of critical structures using classical hand calculations and finite element analysis for both flight loads and ground load conditionsEvaluate component life and dynamic response of dynamically loaded metallic and composite components subject to high and low cycle fatigueAuthor structural substantiation reports and other required technical documentation to meet program needsSupport full scale component ground testing and flight testing, including test requirements, layout, instrumentation, and data reductionDevelop best practices for structural analysis of critical aerospace structuresCollaborate with the aerodynamics and loads & dynamics teams to design high performance propeller and rotor bladesCollaborate with internal and external customers to ensure on-time delivery of dataQualifications:Required:Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field5+ years of experience in design and analysis of critical aircraft structuresProficient in ANSYS, NASTRAN, or other FE softwareKnowledge of fatigue and damage tolerance of compositesKnowledge of high cycle and low cycle fatigue in metallic componentsAbility to read engineering drawings and interpret CAD modelsCAD design experience (NX preferred)Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skillsExperience in a fast-paced design environmentPreferred:Master's in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field10+ years of experience in design and analysis of rotorcraft dynamic systems, including rotors, controls systems, and propeller or rotor bladesBackground in ground and flight testing of critical composite aerospace structuresFamiliarity with FAA aircraft and/or rotorcraft loads and dynamics regulations (FAR Part 23, 27, 33, 35) and associated advisory materialsExperience with static and dynamic loads derivation for fixed-wing vehicles and/or VTOL aircraftAbility to perform aeroelastic analysis on VTOL dynamic systemsPrior involvement in FAA or military rotorcraft certification effortsProficiency in Python and/or Matlab scriptingThis position will require travel up to 10% to Archer facilities or supplier facilities.At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $15,000 - $190,000.
Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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