About the job
Archer Aviation builds all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in San Jose, California. The company pursues sustainable air mobility, with aircraft designed to carry four passengers over 100 miles at speeds up to 150 mph, while keeping noise to a minimum. Archer values ambitious targets, creative problem-solving, and an inclusive, diverse workplace that supports team achievement.
Role overview
The Staff External Loads Engineer focuses on developing and managing external loads for Archer’s eVTOL airframes. This role involves close collaboration with engineering teams to ensure precise loads analysis, thorough documentation, and effective testing practices.
Main responsibilities
- Lead the creation, documentation, and continuous improvement of airframe loads development processes.
- Collaborate with teams in aerodynamics, airframe, engine, mass properties, mechanical systems, and propeller disciplines.
- Deliver static and fatigue loads data for use by airframe, engine, and mechanical systems engineers.
- Document load assumptions and methodologies clearly to support traceable and repeatable analyses.
- Support wind tunnel and flight test activities for external airframe loads, propeller loads, aeroelasticity, and aeromechanics. Responsibilities include preparing test plans, specifying instrumentation, overseeing data collection, monitoring tests, analyzing results, and writing reports.
- Participate in discussions with the FAA on compliance methods and requirements.
- Assist in preparing certification test plans.
