Sr. Staff M&P Engineer - Archer

San Jose, CA

About the Job

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 for 100 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph 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:

Support the advancement of materials and processes for the Midnight aircraft program. Manage projects including process development, supplier development and material qualification test programs.

Write Material and Process specifications, test plans and work instructions, and generate detailed reports on test results
Lead material characterization, testing and material specification development
Coordinate panel and part builds with external suppliers and in house labs
Support low rate initial productions builds at part suppliers
Support material testing at internal and external labs
Support development of new materials and processes engineering lab at production facility

What You Need:

15+ years of experience across a broad range of aerospace materials and processes
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering field, M.S. preferred
Proven experience in material selection, material testing and qualification efforts, process specification reviews, and build support
Knowledge of standard test methods for composite and adhesive materials, including analyzing and interpreting results
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including written technical reports and oral presentations to technical and managerial audiences
Experience in solving problems related to M&P in a manufacturing operational setting
Ability to work collaboratively with other engineering groups to develop, qualify and implement manufacturing process specifications
Experience with analyzing and dispositioning non-conformances
Knowledge of FAA aircraft certification requirements for Part 23 aircraft

Bonus Qualifications:

Deep understanding of a variety of manufacturing methods, including metallic and composite structures
Understanding of how to prevent galvanic corrosion with composite aircraft structures
Experience in thermoplastic manufacturing methods and testing is beneficial

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $186,240 - $232,800. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as 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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.

Source : Archer