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 60 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:

Lubrication and cooling related fluids and thermal testing for electric engine (motor, gearbox and inverter assemblies) development and certification
Work closely with the thermal analysis team and mechanical design team, to develop test plans
Assist with reliability and certification tests on electric engines for Archer’s eVTOL aircraft.
Document test results in clear reports to assist in certifying Archer’s aircraft.
Assist in developing the digital testing infrastructure for data storage and analysis
Assist in failure analysis to determine root cause and drive product development / improvements
Develop, design, and procure complete testing setups for DO-160 environmental tests and engine design verification tests
Follow safety procedures for operating with and around high voltage systems

What you need:

BS / MS / PhD in Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineer or related field with background in fluid mechanics, thermal engineering
2-5 years of industrial experience, or research experience, in a laboratory environment with hands on experience with testing and developing test systems and fixtures
Sound knowledge and understanding of hydraulic / fluid / thermal systems, and the ability to understand and correctly interpret test results to relevant thermal and flow physics
Experience with scripting in MATLAB / Python, for creating data pipelines, communication between hardware systems, and post processing of test data
Experience with a wide variety of DAQ systems, and use of equipment / sensors such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, flowmeters, pumps etc.
Strong communication skills (oral and written) with demonstrated experience in technical writing of detailed reports

Bonus Qualifications:

Experience working with Dyno test systems is a strong plus
Previous experience with gear box systems with lubrication / cooling for electric motors or ICE is a strong plus
Modeling and analysis experience - thermal RC, hydraulic networks is a strong plus
Experience with high voltage systems: cars, aircraft, etc.
DO-160 test planning, setup, and execution
Experience with reliability and statistical analysis for test planning
Experience using commercial CAD software to design fixtures / test equipment

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 $110,400 - $138,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.

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