Lead Structures Engineer – Special Programs (Aerospace)

AlleyCorp; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 138,200 - 190,100; Full time

Job summary

Archer Aviation in San Jose, California, seeks a Lead Special Programs Engineer – Structures Integration to lead structural design and analysis for prototype aircraft, focusing on airframe structures, loads, and structural substantiation.

You will own the structural discipline, set technical approach and analysis methods, collaborate with program teams, perform feasibility assessments, and produce documentation for reviews and decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering.
• 8–12 years of relevant aerospace structural design and analysis experience.
• Experience with airframe loads analysis and structural substantiation.
• Strong knowledge of FEA and manual methods; familiar with industry standards.
• Ability to work across full development lifecycle in fast-paced environment.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR/EAR.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and analysis for prototype vehicles and systems.
• Support rapid prototyping from concept to test.
• Own the structural discipline within Special Programs.
• Conduct feasibility assessments of new opportunities.
• Serve as cross-functional contributor across Special Programs.
• Collaborate with leads and teams to align with timelines.
• Produce technical documentation and analysis packages.
• Represent work in reviews and with government stakeholders.

Skills

Aerospace structural design

Loads analysis

Finite element analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Structural Engineering

Tools

FEA software

CAD/CAE tools

Job description

Archer Aviation in San Jose, California, seeks a Lead Special Programs Engineer – Structures Integration to lead structural design and analysis for prototype aircraft, focusing on airframe structures, loads, and structural substantiation.

You will own the structural discipline, set technical approach and analysis methods, collaborate with program teams, perform feasibility assessments, and produce documentation for reviews and decisions.