Technical Lead, Turboshaft Systems for Hybrid Aircraft

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is seeking a senior propulsion leader in San Jose to own the turbogenerator system for our all-electric aircraft. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of experts to integrate, test, and certify the turboshaft within the aircraft architecture, balancing performance, safety and compliance.

The role requires 10+ years in turboshaft design and engine control, with hands-on experience in Part-33/CS-E and certification programs.

Qualifications

• BS / MS / PhD in a related scientific or engineering field.
• 10+ years experience in turboshaft design and engine control.
• Strong fundamentals and demonstrated understanding of turboshaft operation.
• Experience with industry-standard tools, methods and processes.
• Ability to do things faster but just as rigorously.
• Strong experience with applying Part-33 / CS-E in novel systems programs.
• A systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to communicate complex, technical rationale to multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Extremely self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports and documents.

Responsibilities

• Own the turbogenerator system.
• Manage the turbogenerator team, including varied experts on fuel, turbine design, exhaust and thermal etc.
• Ensure the turboshaft can be integrated, tested and certified within our aircraft
• Understand and optimize the turboshaft design for the integrated unit
• Manage technical, certification, program and other risks to ensure we are successful
• Directing turbogenerator testing, verification and certification programs
• Defining the wider turboshaft sub-systems and integration challenges to mechanical engineers, systems engineers and others
• Define the strategy for turboshaft and turbogenerator development as well as the wider hybrid-powertrain strategy

Skills

Turboshaft design

Engine control systems

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Technical communication

Education

BS / MS / PhD in engineering or related field

Job description

Archer is seeking a senior propulsion leader in San Jose to own the turbogenerator system for our all-electric aircraft. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of experts to integrate, test, and certify the turboshaft within the aircraft architecture, balancing performance, safety and compliance.

The role requires 10+ years in turboshaft design and engine control, with hands-on experience in Part-33/CS-E and certification programs.