Senior Rotor & Control Systems Engineer

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, an aerospace company based in San Jose, CA, seeks a Senior Rotorcraft Design Engineer to own rotor and control-system components, create 3D/2D drawings, and ensure GD&T compliance. You will conduct tolerance analyses, perform load studies on swashplate systems, and release documentation, aligning with NAS, MS, MIL-STD, and AS9100 standards.

You will collaborate across design and manufacturing teams, manage BOMs, and contribute to program architecture for drawing management, with travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in design of aircraft dynamic systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret CAD models.
• Strong foundation in GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Ability to perform tolerance stack-ups.
• Understanding of common aerospace materials and fabrication techniques.
• Familiarity with common aerospace standards (NAS, MS, MIL-STD, AS9100).
• Experience working with PLM systems (ENOVIA, Teamcenter).

Responsibilities

• Own the design of rotor and control system components or subsystems.
• Create 3D models of aircraft components, including metallic and composite structures.
• Create 2D drawings of structures to support manufacturing and procurement, including GD&T.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups of assemblies to ensure fit and performance.
• Perform load calculation and motion studies on a swashplate control system.
• Generate bill of materials for the program and ensure accuracy.
• Release drawings, models, and documentation through configuration management tools.
• Set up program architecture for drawing management and release.
• Ensure designs comply with company specifications and program requirements.
• Perform design reviews and provide technical input related to rotor systems.

Skills

Reading drawings

GD&T knowledge

Tolerance analysis

Aerospace materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Tools

ENOVIA

Teamcenter

NX

Job description

Archer, an aerospace company based in San Jose, CA, seeks a Senior Rotorcraft Design Engineer to own rotor and control-system components, create 3D/2D drawings, and ensure GD&T compliance. You will conduct tolerance analyses, perform load studies on swashplate systems, and release documentation, aligning with NAS, MS, MIL-STD, and AS9100 standards.

You will collaborate across design and manufacturing teams, manage BOMs, and contribute to program architecture for drawing management, with travel