Thermal Systems Design, Hybrid Powertrain

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 sustainable air mobility. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces diversity and supports all team members.

Responsibilities

• Own, design, model, and deliver a novel thermal system for our Hybrid aircrafts thermal design
• Select the right technology, materials, and design a complex and novel thermal system
• Design it so it’s light, performative, and cost-effective
• Prove that the system is as good as you think it is - through test definition
• Work with stakeholders to deliver the complete system
• Manage the design lifecycle, including interfacing with manufacturing and test teams
• Attend and present your designs to stakeholders
• Interface with supply chain, quality, manufacturing, and stress / FEA engineers

Requirements

• BS / MS / PhD in a related scientific or engineering field
• 5+ years experience in mechanical design
• Strong fundamentals and demonstrated understanding of complex system design
• Experience with stress and finite element analysis
• Experience with Siemens NX and suite of tools
• 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
• Proficiency in PDM and PLM environments

Qualifications

• Prior experience with hybrid-electric aircraft, turbegenerators, eVTOLs, or hybrid automotive powertrains
• Familiarity with FAA or EASA certification
• Knowledge of simulation model validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification methods

Skills

• Systematic approach to problem-solving
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with Siemens NX and related tools
• Experience with stress and finite element analysis
• Experience with PDM and PLM environments

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 $172,000 - $216,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay

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

Schedule

N/A