Senior Rotorcraft Loads & Dynamics Engineer

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer in San Jose, California is looking for a motivated engineer to support analysis and testing of rotor systems for an all-electric aircraft. This role entails detailed structural analyses, fatigue evaluations, and the development of best practices for aerospace structures.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering with over 5 years of experience in aircraft structure design and a strong background in finite element analysis. The role offers a base salary range of $125,000 - $160,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in design and analysis of critical aircraft structures.
• Knowledge of fatigue and damage tolerance of composites.
• Experience in a fast-paced design environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural analyses of dynamic system components.
• Evaluate static strength and fatigue life using classical hand calculations and finite element analysis.
• Collaborate with aerodynamics and loads teams for propeller and rotor design.

Skills

Fatigue life predictions

Finite element methods

Technical communication

Design and analysis of aircraft structures

CAD design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

CAD (NX preferred)

Python

Matlab

Job description

Archer in San Jose, California is looking for a motivated engineer to support analysis and testing of rotor systems for an all-electric aircraft. This role entails detailed structural analyses, fatigue evaluations, and the development of best practices for aerospace structures.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering with over 5 years of experience in aircraft structure design and a strong background in finite element analysis. The role offers a base salary range of $125,000 - $160,000.