Cabin Noise and Vibration Engineer San Jose, California, United States

Archer Aviation; Mississippi; On-site; USD 200,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative aerospace company dedicated to sustainable air mobility! In this exciting role, you will leverage your expertise in cabin acoustic modeling and analysis to enhance the design of all-electric aircraft. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize cabin noise treatment and perform acoustic testing, ensuring a quiet and comfortable passenger experience. This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusivity while driving the future of aviation. If you are passionate about acoustics and eager to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience required.
• Experience with cabin acoustic modeling and analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build cabin noise model capturing air- and structure-borne noise sources.
• Analyze and quantify cabin noise treatment performance.

Skills

Cabin acoustic modeling and analysis

Acoustic insulation material selection and testing

Python programming

Matlab/Simulink programming

Finite-element (FE) analysis

Statistical energy (SE) analysis

Strong technical communication skills

Experience in fast-paced design environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

VA One

Siemens Simcenter Testlab

Git

CICD

Conda

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.

What you’ll do:

• Build cabin noise model capturing air- and structure-borne noise sources
• Perform cabin and system vibration modeling
• Analyze and quantify cabin noise treatment performance
• Work with airframe and industrial design teams to deliver an optimized cabin noise treatment package
• Perform cabin acoustic testing

What you need:

• 5 + years industry experience
• Experience with the following:
• Cabin acoustic modeling and analysis
• Performing cabin acoustic measurements in-vehicle and/or representative cabin test rigs
• Acoustic insulation material selection and testing
• Acoustics and psychoacoustics metrics and analyses
• VA One, Siemens Simcenter Testlab, or other cabin noise analysis software
• Finite-element (FE) and statistical energy (SE) analysis
• CAD modeling and mechanical design
• Coding experience required. Familiarity in Python programming (strongly preferred) and/or Matlab/Simulink programming
• Experience with software development, object-oriented, version control best practices, as well as Git, CICD, Conda
• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Experience in a fast-paced design environment

Bonus Qualifications:

• Familiar with FAA regulations related to cabin material testing
• Experience with active noise cancellation technologies
• Experience selecting sensors and designing instrumentation packages for acoustics measurements
• Experience with External Noise predictions

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $200,000 - $215,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.

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

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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