Aircraft Architecture & Integration Engineer
- Countries
- USA
- Job Types
- software & tech
- Experience
- mid
- Organization Types
- aerospace, transportation & mobility
- Location
- San Jose
- Posted Date
- Company
- Archer Aviation
- Salary
- $172,800.0 - $237,600.0 annually
AI Summary
Job Description
Lead the design and development of aircraft structures and sub-system integration. Own zonal management of the digital mock-up, including space allocation, mounting strategies, and routing envelopes. Maintain aircraft systems configuration management and collaborate with manufacturing for seamless integration. Conduct trade studies, support test planning, and analyze test data for design improvements.
Hard Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of full-vehicle level systems integration and interface management in aerospace or automotive
- Experience generating Bills of Materials (BOM) and managing change control processes
- Proficiency in CAD modeling (NX preferred), 2D drawings, tolerance analysis, and GD&T
- Experience managing large assembly models (100-1000+ components) and in-context modeling
- Understanding of mass budgeting, configuration management, and systems integration
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes for aerospace structural components
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional technical initiatives
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
- Capacity to manage multiple integration challenges and priorities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Soft Requirements
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality in engineering practices
- Aerospace development and certification experience
- Deep understanding of prototype development lifecycle
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and design practices for system separation
- Demonstrated hand-on experience in a prototype environment
- Self-motivated with exceptional attention to detail and systems-thinking approach