Senior Structural Analysis Engineer

Archer; San Jose (CA); Presencial; USD 126 000 - 225 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Archer, an aerospace company in San Jose, CA, is seeking a senior structural analyst to perform stress analysis and FEM on aircraft structures. You will develop standards, mentor junior analysts, and ensure designs meet FAA airworthiness requirements. A 5+ year background in aerospace structures and a bachelor’s degree in engineering are required; MS preferred, with base pay range noted.

We value diversity and offer a fast-paced environment in a company focused on sustainable air mobility.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of experience with aerospace structures.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; MS preferred.
• Proven experience with stress, fatigue, and damage tolerance analyses.
• Experience with classical hand calculations and FEM.
• Strong FEM modeling techniques and load derivation.

Responsabilidades

• Perform trade studies and derive requirements for vehicle configuration.
• Conduct hand calculations and FEM analyses of primary/secondary structures.
• Develop company standards for model creation and analysis reporting.
• Document stress analysis to support engineering drawings releases.
• Mentor designers and junior analysts in stress and fracture analysis.
• Provide technical guidance on design concepts balancing risk, cost, and performance.
• Perform stress analysis using FEM for static, dynamic, fatigue, and damage tolerance.
• Support test execution and analyze results to verify designs meet specs.
• Write structural substantiation reports for FAA airworthiness.

Conhecimentos

Aircraft/spacecraft structures

Stress, fatigue, damage tolerance

Finite element analysis

Hand calculations

Mentoring / leadership

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS preferred

Ferramentas

Nastran

Optistruct

Abaqus

Ansys

LS-Dyna

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

Who we are:

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph while producing minimal noise. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What you’ll do:

• Perform trade studies, requirements derivation, and establish the overall vehicle configuration based on requirements
• Complete hand calc and FEM analysis of primary and secondary aerospace structures
• Develop company standards for model creation, strength checks, and analysis report generation
• Compile documentation of stress analysis to support release of engineering drawings and documents
• Work closely with and mentor designers and junior structural analysts in stress/stability/fracture analysis best practices
• Provide technical guidance on design concepts (risk vs. cost vs. performance)
• Perform stress analysis using Finite Element Methods for static, dynamic, fatigue, and/or damage tolerance to support program design, fabrication, testing, and/or structural integrity activities
• Support test execution and analyze test results to validate and verify that designs meet requirements and specifications
• Write detailed structural substantiation reports and other technical reports as required in order to obtain FAA airworthiness approvals

What you need:

• 5+ years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicle or powertrain structures
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field, M.S. preferred
• Proven experience with stress, fatigue, and/or damage tolerance analysis on both metallic and/or composite structures.
• Experience in performing structural analysis via a combination of classical hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis
• Able to develop free-body diagrams for internal and reaction load derivation, and strength analysis
• Proficient in one or more of the following analysis codes: Nastran, Optistruct , Ansys, Abaqus, LS-Dyna
• Strong understanding of FEM modeling techniques (boundary conditions, bolted connections, contact, verification methods, etc)
• Knowledge of fatigue/fracture (AFGRO/NASGRO, spectra development, NDE methods, damage tolerance)
• Self-starter, team player, and desire to work in a fast-paced environment

Bonus Qualifications:

• Knowledge of FAA aircraft certification requirements for Part 23 / Part 27 aircraft
• Experience with development and/or qualification testing
• Familiar with classical aerospace sizing methods (ex: Bruhn, Niu, Roark)
• Experience in process automation using scripting languages such as Matlab and Python

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $125,800 - $225,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.