Blade Design Engineer

Archer•San Jose, CA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
6+ years of experience in design of aircraft dynamic systems and composite structures
Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret CAD models
Strong foundation in GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards
Ability to perform tolerance stack-ups
Understanding of common aerospace materials and fabrication techniques
Familiarity with common aerospace standards (NAS, MS, MIL-STD, AS9100)
Experience working with PLM systems (ENOVIA, Teamcenter)

Nice To Haves

Masters in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
12+ years of experience in rotor blade or propeller design
Proficient in NX and Teamcenter
Knowledge of common manufacturing methods for composite structures
Familiarity with typical defects and common inspection methods on critical composite structures
Understanding of blade dynamics and aerodynamics and their influence on design

Responsibilities

Lead the design of a new all composite rotor blade
Create 3D models of composite parts
Generate laminate definitions for composite components
Create 2D drawings of components to support manufacturing and procurement, to include geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Perform tolerance stack-ups of assemblies to ensure fit and performance
Generate bill of materials as required for the program and ensure accuracy
Release drawings, models, and documentation through configuration management tools
Set up program architecture for drawing management and release
Ensure any designs comply with company specifications and meet programs requirements
Perform design reviews, provide technical input related to dynamic systems, and participate in drawing release process
Establish and enforce best practices for critical aerospace components
Support program needs for conceptual design layouts and trade studies