Staff Rotor Aerodynamicist
ArcherSan Jose, California, United States
Posted October 1, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Archer is a pioneering company focused on designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility networks. With a mission to unlock the skies, Archer aims to revolutionize transportation by enabling more efficient and accessible travel options. Based in Santa Clara, CA, the company's innovative approach to aviation seeks to reimagine how people move and spend their time.
Job Description
Archer is seeking a Staff Rotor Aerodynamicist to design, optimize, and analyze propellers for their electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a focus on sustainable air mobility. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and contributing to the development of aerodynamic software and simulation tools. Diversity and inclusion are core values within the company.
Requirements
- BS / MS / PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field
- 8+ years of experience in aerospace or helicopter rotor/propeller design
- Strong understanding of rotor/propeller aerodynamics and acoustics
- Experience with low/mid-/high-fidelity aerodynamic simulation tools
- Experience with multidisciplinary design optimization
- Experience with Python programming
- Proficiency in Git, CICD, Conda
- Strong work planning and issue resolution skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced design environment
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations for disabilities