Mass Properties Engineer — eVTOL Weight & Balance Lead

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, based in San Jose, California, is seeking a Mass Properties Engineer to ensure successful weight and balance programs for their electric aircraft. This role involves hands-on work with aircraft, managing critical data, and collaborating with various teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and 5–10 years of relevant experience. Archer fosters an inclusive environment and is committed to diversity.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in mass properties or weight engineering.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Comfortable switching between analytical work and hands-on data collection.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of mass properties programs across various aircraft platforms.
• Validate mass assumptions and drive optimization decisions with design teams.
• Conduct aircraft inspections and manage weighing operations.

Skills

Weight and balance principles

Data collection

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related STEM field

Tools

CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA)

Job description

Archer, based in San Jose, California, is seeking a Mass Properties Engineer to ensure successful weight and balance programs for their electric aircraft. This role involves hands-on work with aircraft, managing critical data, and collaborating with various teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and 5–10 years of relevant experience. Archer fosters an inclusive environment and is committed to diversity.