Design Engineer, Archer
Turboshaft Mechanical
$144-180k
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Electric air taxis
Job no longer available
Electric air taxis
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$144-180k
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock the skies, freeing everyone to reimagine how they move and spend time.
Role
Who you are
- BS / MS / PhD in a related scientific or engineering field
- 5+ years experience in mechanical design
- Strong fundamentals and demonstrated understanding complex system design
- Experience with stress and finite element analysis
- Experience with Siemens NX and suite of tools
- A systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to communicate complex, technical rationale to multidisciplinary stakeholders
- Extremely self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports and documents
- Proficiency in PDM and PLM environments
Desirable
- Experience with Turbogenerator design
- Experience with computational fluid dynamics and analysis
- Prior experience with hybrid-electric aircraft, eVTOLs, or hybrid automotive powertrains
- Familiarity with FAA or EASA certification
- Knowledge of simulation model validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification methods
What the job involves
- Create models of parts and large-scale assemblies for the design and integration of a novel Turbogenerator using Siemens NX
- Develop master geometry and skeleton models
- Design for manufacture and assembly
- Generate detailed 2D drawings for manufacture
- Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Manage design lifecycle, including interfacing with manufacturing and test teams
- Maintain bill of materials, test profiles, design guides
- Attend and present your designs to stakeholders
- Interface with supply chain, quality, manufacturing, and stress / FEA engineers
Our take
With traffic, noise, and emissions becoming major challenges for urban life, Archer is building electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, led by its flagship model, Midnight, offering a cleaner, quieter alternative to traditional short-haul travel. The idea is simple: replace long car rides with quick, sustainable flights that lift off vertically, fly over the gridlock, and help reduce urban pollution. It's a bold shift in transportation, but one that could meaningfully change how we navigate cities in the years ahead.
Midnight is designed to make these short flights practical, safe, and efficient. Its electric powertrain significantly reduces noise and emissions compared to helicopters (one of the biggest barriers to adopting urban air mobility at scale). However, eVTOLs face hurdles before becoming an everyday reality, including regulatory approvals, infrastructure build-out, and the operational testing needed to prove long-term safety and reliability. Archer is addressing these challenges with major manufacturing investment, deep engineering partnerships, and ongoing flight testing in the US and abroad.
Even with these barriers, Archer has been moving from success to success. The company is set to be the official air taxi provider for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. And its recent acquisition of Hawthorne Airport in LA will serve as both a launch site and an innovation hub for next-generation, AI-powered aviation operations. On the commercial side, Archer's partnerships with United Airlines and its growing international presence signal strong industry confidence. Combined with newly expanded funding and successful long-range flight tests, Archer sure is a promising player in eVTOl aviation.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
44% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jul 2020
$55.7m
SERIES A
Total funding: $55.7m
Company HQ
Tasman and Zanker, San Jose, CA
Leadership
Adam Goldstein
(Founder & CEO)Began their career in Financial Services, before co-founding Vettery, a talent marketplace, in 2012. Founded Archer in 2018.
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