Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Archer
| Company | Archer |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | San Jose |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 4 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
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 designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. What You’ll Do:
Design a wide array of structural components and integration of flight-critical electromechanical actuation systems from concept through experimental flight testing
Design mechanisms and own kinematic layouts for flight control systems
Design detailed metallic parts and assemblies to support actuation and propulsion integration
Own the prototype development process; requirements, design, BOM, procurement, assembly, test, etc.
Perform initial structural analysis and hand calculations to verify component margins, load paths, and interface requirements
Interface with suppliers to select COTS solutions where appropriate (mounts, fasteners, brackets, etc.)
Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications
Support requirements development and documentation
Collaborate with our multi-disciplinary engineering team
What You Need:
5+ years of engineering experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Exposure to integrating or designing flight critical systems
Proficient in CAD (Solidworks, NX, etc.) - NX preferred
Ability to manage CAD and complex assemblies in Team Center
Proficient in load analysis, free body diagrams, and FEA
Experience designing complex metallic parts and weldments
Fluent in GD&T and creating manufacturing drawings
Familiarity with aerospace hardware standards
Hands-on experience in multiple technical fields especially those related to carbon composite and metallic structures
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly
Bonus Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
Knowledge of, and experience within, electric powertrain systems or aerospace systems.
Familiarity with simscape
Experience designing mechanisms for flight control systems
Thorough understanding of electro-mechanical actuators
Thorough understanding of engineering product development including design phases, manufacturing processes and global supply chain management.
Familiarization with Atlassian Jira and Confluence for task management and collaborative documentation.
Experience supporting vehicle development from concept/prototype aircraft phase through certification and mass production
Part 23 Certification Experience and/or experience working with ARP4754A.
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 $144,000 - $198,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected] . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on