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:
- Perform vehicle-level trade study analysis
- Define and validate vehicle performance requirements
- Characterize the performance and capabilities of the aircraft. Conduct
simulations to support Functional Hazard Analyses (FHAs) at a vehicle level.
* Analyze flight test data, identify sources of model error, and update vehicle
physics models
* Support development of flight training devices and pilot-in-the-loop
simulator physics models
* Work with internal and external suppliers to integrate their systems into our
comprehensive vehicle simulations including vehicle dynamics, powertrain,
actuation, sensors, and environmental modeling
* Support design and analysis activities to verify business and regulatory
requirements will be met with high confidence
* Generate embedded aircraft performance models to incorporate into the
aircraft flight manual, flight management system, and airline operations
What you need:
* BS in an Engineering discipline required. MS or PhD in an Engineering
discipline highly desirable
* 3+ years of aerospace vehicle performance and simulation experience at a
full-vehicle level
* Expert in modeling and numerical optimization techniques with an
understanding of these in the context of aerodynamic vehicles
* High level of expertise with developing vehicle analysis tools and
simulations in Python and MATLAB.
- Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills
- Experience in a fast-paced design environment
Bonus Qualifications:
* Experience modeling and analyzing eVTOL aircraft and a deep understanding of
the role of various aircraft subsystems including an electric powertrain.
* Familiar with FAA regulations relating to aircraft and rotorcraft
certification
- Experience using simulation for certification credit
- Pilot’s license
At 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 $126,700 - $164,200.
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
[people@archer.com]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a
case-by-case basis.
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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 [People@archer.com].
ALL EMPLOYMENT PROCESSES ARE MANAGED BY THE ARCHER PEOPLE TEAM.
Job Tags
Full time, Local area