Blade Design Engineer

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer in San Jose, California, is seeking a senior aerospace design engineer to lead the design of a new all-composite rotor blade and generate detailed 3D models and drawings for manufacturing. You will ensure parts meet AS9100 standards and perform tolerance analyses across assemblies.

The role requires a strong background in rotor blade or composite structure design, experience with ENOVIA/Teamcenter PLM systems, and travel up to 10% to Archer facilities or suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in design of aircraft dynamic systems and composite structures.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret CAD models.
• Strong foundation in GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Ability to perform tolerance stack-ups.
• Understanding of common aerospace materials and fabrication techniques.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards (NAS, MS, MIL-STD, AS9100).
• Experience with PLM systems (ENOVIA, Teamcenter).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of a new all composite rotor blade.
• Create 3D models of composite parts.
• Generate laminate definitions for composite components.
• Create 2D drawings of components to support manufacturing and procurement, including GD&T.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups of assemblies to ensure fit and performance.
• Generate bill of materials for the program and ensure accuracy.
• Release drawings, models, and documentation through configuration management tools.
• Set up program architecture for drawing management and release.
• Ensure designs comply with company specs and program requirements.
• Perform design reviews and provide technical input related to dynamic systems.
• Establish and enforce best practices for critical aerospace components.
• Support conceptual design layouts and trade studies.

Skills

Reading drawings

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Aerospace materials knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Tools

ENOVIA

Teamcenter

Job description

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of a new all composite rotor blade
• Create 3D models of composite parts
• Generate laminate definitions for composite components
• Create 2D drawings of components to support manufacturing and procurement, to include geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Perform tolerance stack-ups of assemblies to ensure fit and performance
• Generate bill of materials as required for the program and ensure accuracy
• Release drawings, models, and documentation through configuration management tools
• Set up program architecture for drawing management and release
• Ensure any designs comply with company specifications and meet programs requirements
• Perform design reviews, provide technical input related to dynamic systems, and participate in drawing release process
• Establish and enforce best practices for critical aerospace components
• Support program needs for conceptual design layouts and trade studies

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in design of aircraft dynamic systems and composite structures
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret CAD models
• Strong foundation in GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards
• Ability to perform tolerance stack-ups
• Understanding of common aerospace materials and fabrication techniques
• Familiarity with common aerospace standards (NAS, MS, MIL-STD, AS9100)
• Experience working with PLM systems (ENOVIA, Teamcenter)

Preferred:

• Masters in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
• 12+ years of experience in rotor blade or propeller design
• Proficient in NX and Teamcenter
• Knowledge of common manufacturing methods for composite structures
• Familiarity with typical defects and common inspection methods on critical composite structures
• Understanding of blade dynamics and aerodynamics and their influence on design

This position will require travel up to 10% to Archer facilities or supplier facilities.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer's People Team at [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

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