Mechanical Engineer, Powertrain Integration

What You’ll Do:

• Design mechanical integration solutions for powertrain components on prototype aircraft including: generators and  turboshaft engines
• Design detailed metallic parts and assemblies to support powertrain mounting, structural interfaces, and system integration
• Design inlet and exhaust ducting systems for turboshaft engines and thermal management systems on aircraft
• Collaborate with aerothermal analysts to optimize duct designs for performance, pressure drop, and thermal efficiency
• Collaborate with structural analysts to ensure designs meet strength, stiffness, and fatigue requirements
• Work closely with powertrain engineers and airframe team to ensure proper integration of all systems
• Own the prototype development process; requirements, design, BOM, procurement, assembly, test, etc.
• Complete handbook calculations to verify system performance and component margins
• Interface with suppliers to select COTS solutions where appropriate
• Develop verification testing strategies and see your designs through rigorous process intensive testing (DO-160G, etc.)
• Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications
• Support requirements development and documentation

What You Need:

• 5+ years of engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Exposure to integrating air breathing turbomachinery or propulsion systems (Turbofan, Turboshaft, etc)
• Proficient in CAD (Solidworks, NX, etc.)
• Ability to manage CAD and complex assemblies  in Team Center
• Familiarity with Mil-Spec fasteners and aerospace hardware standards
• Proficient in FEA using professional tools (NASTRAN, ANSYS, Abaqus, etc.)
• Experience designing metallic parts including machined components, sheet metal, and weldments
• Fluent in GD&T and creating manufacturing drawings
• Hands-on experience in multiple technical fields especially those related to carbon composite, sheet metal ducting, and metallic structures

Bonus Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of, and experience within, electric powertrain systems or aerospace systems.
• Thorough understanding of engineering product development including design phases, manufacturing processes and global supply chain management.
• Familiarization with Atlassian Jira and Confluence for task management and collaborative documentation.
• Experience supporting vehicle development from concept/prototype aircraft phase through certification and mass production
• Part 23 Certification Experience and/or experience working with ARP4754A.

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $144,000 – $198,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.        

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.