Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer, Test & Integration

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer in San Jose, CA is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer, Test and Integration to design test fixtures, metallic parts, and structural assemblies for flight-critical electromechanical systems, from concept through testing.

You will perform initial load analysis, GD&T, and create detailed drawings; collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure hardware meets safety requirements and performance targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Exposure to integrating or designing flight-critical systems.
• Ability to manage CAD and complex assemblies in Team Center.
• Proficient in load analysis, free body diagrams, and FEA.
• Familiar with aerospace hardware standards and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Design test and integration fixtures/assemblies for flight-critical actuation systems from concept through flight testing.
• Create and review detailed metallic parts and assemblies for actuation and propulsion integration.
• Define and execute test plans to clear hardware for safety of flight on prototype aircraft.
• Design structural proof-load fixtures to validate and clear flight hardware.
• Collaborate with flight hardware engineers to develop test benches for validation.
• Perform initial structural analysis and hand calculations to verify margins.
• Interface with suppliers to select COTS components where appropriate.
• Produce and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Support requirements development and documentation.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Skills

Strong communication

Load analysis

FEA

GD&T

Aerospace hardware standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Teamcenter

Job description

Archer in San Jose, CA is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer, Test and Integration to design test fixtures, metallic parts, and structural assemblies for flight-critical electromechanical systems, from concept through testing.

You will perform initial load analysis, GD&T, and create detailed drawings; collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure hardware meets safety requirements and performance targets.