Sr. Structural Analysis Engineer, Test

Core responsibilities:

• Create and review drawings, define project plans, procure parts, materials and equipment
• Manage suppliers to design test fixtures and execute test programs
• Create instrumentation definition, calibrate instrumentation, and install instrumentation
• Lead small test teams to drive programs to completion
• Collaborate multi-disciplinary teams including design, loads, M&P, and analysis teams to define tests which validate design details
• Develop and review company and FAA test plans and test reports for static and fatigue testing
• Collect and analyze data from testing
• Design test stands, fixtures, DAQs
• Define testing procedures, SOPs, and best practices
• Enforce safety and test protocol in the structural test lab

This role advances sustainable air mobility by developing and testing all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, contributing to reduced environmental impact through electric aviation technology.

Required skills and experience:

• Experience with NX and/or FEMAP/Nastran software
• Strong fundamentals in structural and mechanical analysis
• Experience with Data Acquisition Software (LabVIEW, MTS, Load Star)
• Prior hands-on experience with aircraft design, analysis, or structural testing
• Solid problem skills and the ability to make decisions quickly
• Experience using Instron, MTS, or other testing systems
• Experience with electronics, circuitry, soldering
• Ability to lift 50lb
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Knowledge of FAA aircraft certification test requirements for Part 23 / Part 27 aircraft

Bonus qualifications:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace design, structural analysis or testing, with a minimum of 5+ years of structural test experience
• A proven track record in airframe assembly and composite structure builds; EVTOL or experimental aircraft work is a strong plus
• Proficiency in CAD (e.g., CATIA, NX) and FEM (e.g. FEMAP)
• Hands-on experience with structural testing
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to thrive in a rapid-iteration environment, and a bias toward action when solving complex, hands-on problems

Compensation and culture:

• Target base pay between $126,000.00 - $160,000.00
• Pay-for-performance culture
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs
• Equal Opportunity employer

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.