Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer - All‑Electric VTOL Propulsion

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer in San Jose seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to design structural components for an all-electric VTOL aircraft, owning propulsion integration and prototype development. You will create detailed drawings, perform load analyses, apply GD&T, and collaborate with suppliers and a multidisciplinary team to advance flight-critical systems.

Requires 5–15 years in aerospace, a mechanical engineering degree, and proficiency with SolidWorks/NX and Teamcenter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5–15 years of engineering experience.
• Flight-critical component design exposure.
• Proven CAD and assembly management experience.
• Knowledge of aerospace hardware standards.

Responsibilities

• Design structural components and integrate propulsion systems.
• Create and review drawings and specifications.
• Perform load analysis and FEA on metallic structures.
• Lead prototype development and testing processes.
• Interface with suppliers and manage procurement.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Skills

CAD design

TeamCenter

FEA analysis

GD&T

Aerospace structures

Weldments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Teamcenter

FEM/FEA software

Job description

Archer in San Jose seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to design structural components for an all-electric VTOL aircraft, owning propulsion integration and prototype development. You will create detailed drawings, perform load analyses, apply GD&T, and collaborate with suppliers and a multidisciplinary team to advance flight-critical systems.

Requires 5–15 years in aerospace, a mechanical engineering degree, and proficiency with SolidWorks/NX and Teamcenter.