Structural Design Engineer - Advanced Programs
Company: Archer
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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: 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 What you need: 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 Sandwich construction
Hand laid prepreg carbon fiber 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 Bonus Qualifications: 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 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.
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