Wing Structural Lead — Lightweight Airframe Design

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 172,800 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, located in San Jose, California, is seeking an experienced aerospace engineer to lead the development of structural airframe assemblies for our all-electric aircraft. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in lightweight structures and extensive CAD skills, preferably in Catia.

You’ll work closely with our engineering team, providing mentorship and technical guidance while ensuring compliance with FAA certification requirements. We offer a competitive salary package between $172,800 - $216,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in lightweight structures design.
• Ability to design and analyze structural components.
• A deep understanding of load paths and laminate design.

Responsibilities

• Lead major structural airframe assembly development from design to certification.
• Mentor engineers in design and analysis.
• Support manufacturing to verify design compliance.

Skills

Lightweight structures design

Load paths analysis

CAD skills in Catia

Composite materials knowledge

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Catia

NX

Solidworks

Creo

Job description

Archer, located in San Jose, California, is seeking an experienced aerospace engineer to lead the development of structural airframe assemblies for our all-electric aircraft. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in lightweight structures and extensive CAD skills, preferably in Catia.

You’ll work closely with our engineering team, providing mentorship and technical guidance while ensuring compliance with FAA certification requirements. We offer a competitive salary package between $172,800 - $216,000 annually.