Staff Design Engineer

Archer 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.What You’ll Do:In the Staff Design Engineer role you will be responsible for detailed design of Archer’s Electric Engine, with a focus on the integration of the motor, gearbox, inverter, and thermo-lubrication systems . As the lead, you will be responsible for managing the tasks of other design engineers to ensure the design is completed and meets stated requirements. Along with direct design ownership of components within the engine you will also provide guidance and mentorship for other engineers. Additional responsibilities include:Developing innovative solutions to design problemsChampioning and managing large projects that affect long-term goals and objectives.Designing mechanical components like gears, shafts, pumps, structural housings, fasteners, structural supports, oil transfer devices, etc.Creating component drawings and working with suppliers to manufacture your designs.Leading design reviewsLeading engineering prototype builds and design validation testing. Working cross functionally with other teams to manage system FEA, thermal, CFD modeling that ensure the design meets requirementsWorking with project management to create program plans and manage schedulesWhat You Need:BS Degree in mechanical engineering, physics, or similarMinimum of 10 years of Machine Design Engineering  experienceExperience in EV powertrain spaceExperience in design of gear and bearing systemsStrong CAD and drafting skills including GD&TExperience with product life management systems, including BOMs and engineering change orders.Experience performing FEA on components and small assembliesBasic Matlab or Python skillsHands on experience with hardware builds and teardownsAbility to organize and lead cross-functional effortsAbility to travel domesticallyStrong presentation skillsBonus Qualifications:Aerospace and/or automotive development experienceThermal modeling or CFD experiencePlease note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualificationsAt Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $163,200 - $204,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.