Staff Design Engineer, Airframe
- Countries
- USA
- Job Types
- software & tech, engineering & hardware
- Experience
- expert
- Organization Types
- aerospace, transportation & mobility
- Location
- San Jose
- Posted Date
- Company
- Archer Aviation
AI Summary
Job Description
Lead the development of major structural airframe assemblies from preliminary design through certification and manufacturing ramp-up. Apply understanding of load paths, design best practices, and hand calculations to design robust structural configurations. Develop company standards for composite and metallic part CAD models and drawings. Provide technical guidance on design concepts and support manufacturing.
Hard Requirements
- 10+ 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 Catia (preferred), NX, Solidworks, 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
- Knowledge of FAA aircraft certification requirements for Part 23 aircraft
- Familiarity with PDM systems
Soft Requirements
- Self-starter
- team player
- desire to work in a fast-paced environment
- 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 composite laminate definition in FiberSim