Liaison Engineering Focal

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 (Basic Duties):

• Work closely with design, analysis, & quality teams (Archer & supplier) to coordinate and provide solutions to complex problems
• Assist quality team with RCCA and CAPA
• Understand and operate to both Archer and supplier process specifications and process limitations
• Author repair instructions and dispositions for non-conforming components & assemblies
• Support supplier process development, travel to supplier(s)
• Encourage collaboration and incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders, bridging gap between manufacturing, quality, and design

What you need:

• 6+ years of experience in aerospace engineering (design, mfg eng. tooling design, etc), composite and metallic experience preferred
• MRB experience with composite and metallic structures
• Proficiency in 3D CAD Software (NX preferred)
• Experience using Fibersim or Composite Workbench
• Practical application of GD&T and real life execution of inspection processes
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with various composite inspection techniques, M&P standards and test equipment
• Driven to solve complex problems and implement simple solutions
• Passion for aviation and eVTOLs

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 $172,800- $216,000. 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.

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.