Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer: Actuators (Aerospace)

Archer; San Jose (CA); In loco; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Archer, based in San Jose, California, seeks an experienced Mechanical Systems Engineer - Actuators to lead design, integration, and validation of high-performance electromechanical actuators for its prototype aircraft. You will work across electrical, controls, and thermal domains to deliver an optimized, flight-ready actuator system.

The role requires a mechanical/AE engineering background, 5+ years in actuated mechanisms, and hands-on experience with CAD/FEA tools.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in actuated mechanism or electromechanical system design.
• Understanding of actuator mechanical design and integration of motors, geartrains, rolling-element screws, bearings, brakes, housings, sensors, and electronics.
• Proven ability to take ownership of complex engineering problems through completion.
• Experience in GD&T for mechanical systems, kinematic analysis, and structural analysis methods.
• Materials selection including alloys, heat treatments, allowables, and surface finishes.
• Siemens NX CAD and Simcenter or ANSYS FEA tools.
• Ball and/or lead screw design and analysis.
• Structural analysis (static, modal, buckling, and fatigue).

Mansioni

• Lead the design and development of electromechanical actuation systems from concept through flight testing.
• Work with suppliers to drive make vs. buy decisions.
• Perform trade studies to optimize system architecture and mass.
• Partner with suppliers and design owners to deliver an optimized integrated system for the aircraft.
• Create and review CAD models, drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Develop actuator-system and detailed component specifications and requirements.
• Build and maintain system-level models to validate actuator performance.
• Develop test plans and test benches for component development and qualification.
• Analyze test data and implement design improvements based on findings.
• Serve as the primary technical expert for triaging and resolving critical design and development issues.
• Lead design reviews and provide technical expertise for key decisions.
• Lead by example through hands-on problem solving and engineering rigor.
• Document testing and design validation best practices.
• Collaborate with systems, safety, and reliability teams to ensure validated requirements.
• Drive cross-functional project teams with manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and test engineering.

Conoscenze

Actuated mechanism design

Electromechanical systems

Systems integration

Problem ownership

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Strumenti

Siemens NX CAD

Simcenter

ANSYS FEA

Descrizione del lavoro

Archer, based in San Jose, California, seeks an experienced Mechanical Systems Engineer - Actuators to lead design, integration, and validation of high-performance electromechanical actuators for its prototype aircraft. You will work across electrical, controls, and thermal domains to deliver an optimized, flight-ready actuator system.

The role requires a mechanical/AE engineering background, 5+ years in actuated mechanisms, and hands-on experience with CAD/FEA tools.