Staff Rotor/Hub Structural Analyst (Hybrid)

Archer Aviation is seeking a highly motivated, experienced engineer to join our team in revolutionizing the aviation industry. The candidate will support analysis and testing of the rotor system on a new unmanned vehicle platform, including the rotor head, blades, and control system.

Requirements

• Perform detailed structural analyses of dynamic system components, including the rotor system, control system, and blades
• Evaluate static strength and fatigue life of critical structures using classical hand calculations and finite element analysis for both flight loads and ground load conditions
• Author structural substantiation reports and other required technical documentation to meet program needs
• Support full scale component ground testing and flight testing, including test requirements, layout, instrumentation, and data reduction
• Develop best practices for structural analysis of critical aerospace structures
• Collaborate with the aerodynamics and loads & dynamics teams to design high performance propeller and rotor blades
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to ensure on-time delivery of data
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field, 5+ years of experience in design and analysis of critical aircraft structures, Proficient in ANSYS, NASTRAN, or other FE software

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work on a revolutionary new product
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Mentorship and professional growth opportunities