Structural, Test Design & Analysis Engineer

Company: Archer
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job 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: Work closely with your team lead, suppliers, and engineers from design, stress, and M&P throughout the entire product development process to develop airframe structures Design, setup, and execute tests for composite and metallic structures Design test fixtures and setups in CAD using NX. Perform airframe structural analysis using handbook methods and FEA Correlate test results to predictions Prepare technical documents (analysis reports, test plans and reports) What you need: Bachelor’s or higher degree in engineering or a related technical degree Ability to design and analyze simple components An understanding of load paths and structural analysis Proficient in the use of CAD or FEA software Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and visual form Attention to detail, strong organization and project management skills Ability to learn and adapt within an ambiguous environment Self-starter, team player, and desire to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to lift 50lb Ability to travel up to 25% of the time Bonus Qualifications: Experience with lightweight structures (aircraft, spacecraft, other high-performance vehicles) Familiarity with small passenger aircraft or helicopters Experience with the manufacturing of composite parts or mechanical systems Programming, scripting, or engineering automation experience Experience or Training in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Kinematic modeling and analysis experience Experience with structural testing, instrumentation, or DAQs Experience with building or fabricating Experience with composite materials 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. Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy . 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.

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