Senior Flight Modeling & Simulation Engineer (eVTOL)

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is an aerospace company in San Jose, California developing an all-electric eVTOL aircraft for four passengers. The role focuses on flight simulation physics models and integration with suppliers, supporting certification through high-fidelity multi-physics tools.

The candidate should have a BS in Engineering (MS/PhD desirable) and 10+ years of multi-physics simulation experience, with strong skills in Simulink, MATLAB, Python, and SimScape.

Qualifications

• BS in an Engineering discipline required. MS or PhD in an Engineering discipline highly desirable.
• 10+ years of multi-physics simulation experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop Flight Simulation Physics Models for eVTOL aircraft.
• Support vehicle level trade studies.
• Update system electrical, thermal, and performance model fidelity based on lab and flight test data to support vehicle certification.
• Work with internal and external suppliers to integrate their systems into our comprehensive vehicle simulation.
• Support design and analysis activities to verify business and regulatory requirements will be met with high confidence.

Skills

Multi-physics simulation

Numerical modeling

Simulink

MATLAB

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's or PhD in Engineering desirable

Tools

Simulink

MATLAB

SimScape

Python

Job description

Archer is an aerospace company in San Jose, California developing an all-electric eVTOL aircraft for four passengers. The role focuses on flight simulation physics models and integration with suppliers, supporting certification through high-fidelity multi-physics tools.

The candidate should have a BS in Engineering (MS/PhD desirable) and 10+ years of multi-physics simulation experience, with strong skills in Simulink, MATLAB, Python, and SimScape.