Structural, Test Design & Analysis Engineer
Archer AviationSan Jose, California, United StatesPosted 1 April 2026
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Job Description
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.
What you’ll do:
Work closely with your team lead, suppliers, and engineers from design, stress, and MP throughout the entire product development process to develop airframe structures
Design, setup, and execute tests for composite and metallic structures
Design test fixtures and setups in CAD using NX.
Perform airframe structural analysis using handbook methods and FEA
Correlate test results to predictions
Prepare technical documents (analysis reports, test plans and reports)
What you need:
Bachelor’s or higher degree in engineering or a related technical degree
Ability to design and analyze simple components
An understanding of load paths and structural analysis
Proficient in the use of CAD or FEA software
Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and visual form
Attention to detail, strong organization and project management skills
Ability to learn and adapt within an ambiguous environment
Self-starter, team player, and desire to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to lift 50lb+
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Bonus Qualifications:
Experience with lightweight structures (aircraft, spacecraft, other high-performance vehicles)
Familiarity with small passenger aircraft or helicopters
Experience with the manufacturing of composite parts or mechanical systems
Programming, scripting, or engineering automation experience
Experience or Training in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT)
Kinematic modeling and analysis experience
Experience with structural testing, instrumentation, or DAQs
Experience with building or fabricating
Experience with composite materials
Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy .
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.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com . All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team. ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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