Actuator Lead

Archer Public Affairs

San Jose, California, United States
Base: $172,000 - $230,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
On-site
8+ years actuator mechanism design experience
Flight-critical electromechanical system architecture
Cad modeling with siemens nx or ansys fea
Archer is building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility

Job Summary

  • Archer is building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility.
  • The role requires leading a team to design high-performance electromechanical actuators from concept through production.
  • Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to drive complex engineering problems to completion.

Matching Summary

Archer is building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility.

Salary

Base: $172,000 - $230,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years actuator mechanism design experience
  • Flight-critical electromechanical system architecture
  • CAD modeling with Siemens NX or ANSYS FEA
  • Rolling element bearing and gear train analysis
  • 14 CFR Part 23 systems compliance knowledge
  • Structural analysis including static and fatigue

Nice-to-have

  • Hands-on machine shop or assembly experience
  • MATLAB, Python, or LabVIEW proficiency
  • Pilot training or aviation license interest
  • RTCA DO-160 testing familiarity
  • Requirements management tool experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • 8+ years experience in actuated mechanism design
  • US work authorization required (no sponsorship)

Work Rights

Must have US work authorization

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