Senior Fluid & Thermal Systems Engineer

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in San Jose, California, focused on four-passenger mobility with minimal noise. The role centers on designing and optimizing fluid and thermal management systems, including pumps, filters, heat exchangers, and related components.

You will develop CAD models, perform 1D and CFD analyses, and collaborate with manufacturing for producible designs.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in fluid, lubrication, or thermal management design.
• Proven track record taking systems from concept through production.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of integrated thermal lubrication systems from concept through production implementation.
• Perform 1D system modeling and CFD analysis to optimize performance.
• Design and develop test equipment and plan validation activities.
• Provide technical guidance and interface with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Fluid systems

Lubrication systems

Thermal management

CAD modeling

2D drawings

GT-Power

AMESim

MATLAB/Simulink

CFD StarCCM+

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

Creo

StarCCM+

Job description

Archer is building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in San Jose, California, focused on four-passenger mobility with minimal noise. The role centers on designing and optimizing fluid and thermal management systems, including pumps, filters, heat exchangers, and related components.

You will develop CAD models, perform 1D and CFD analyses, and collaborate with manufacturing for producible designs.