Jobs · Engineering · California

Technical Lead, Turbogenerator

Archer · San Jose, CA · 1 mo ago
Engineering$207k–$259k/yrFull-time

About the role

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 dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

Responsibilities

  • Own the turbogenerator system

  • Manage the turbogenerator team, including varied experts on fuel, turbine design, exhaust and thermal etc.

  • Ensure the turboshaft can be integrated, tested and certified within our aircraft

  • Understand and optimize the turboshaft design for the integrated unit

  • Manage technical, certification, program and other risks to ensure we are successful

  • Directing turbogenerator testing, verification and certification programs

  • Define the wider turboshaft sub-systems and integration challenges to mechanical engineers, systems engineers and others

  • Define the strategy for turboshaft and turbogenerator development as well as the wider hybrid-powertrain strategy

Requirements

  • BS / MS / PhD in a related scientific or engineering field

  • 10+ years experience in turboshaft design and engine control

  • Strong fundamentals and demonstrated understanding of turboshaft operation

  • Experience with industry-standard tools, methods and processes

  • Strong experience with applying Part-33 / CS-E in novel systems programs

  • A systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to communicate complex, technical rationale to multidisciplinary stakeholders

  • Extremely self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports and documents

Nice to have

  • Prior experience with hybrid-electric aircraft, eVTOLs, or hybrid automotive powertrains

  • Familiarity with FAA or EASA certification of electric powertrains and propulsion systems

  • Knowledge of simulation model validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification methods

Benefits

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 $207,000 - $259,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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$207,000 - $259,000

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