Staff Design Engineer

What You’ll Do:

In the Staff Design Engineer role you will be responsible for detailed design of Archer’s Electric Engine, with a focus on the integration of the motor, gearbox, inverter, and thermo-lubrication systems . As the lead, you will be responsible for managing the tasks of other design engineers to ensure the design is completed and meets stated requirements. Along with direct design ownership of components within the engine you will also provide guidance and mentorship for other engineers. Additional responsibilities include:

• Developing innovative solutions to design problems
• Championing and managing large projects that affect long-term goals and objectives.
• Designing mechanical components like gears, shafts, pumps, structural housings, fasteners, structural supports, oil transfer devices, etc.
• Creating component drawings and working with suppliers to manufacture your designs.
• Leading design reviews
• Leading engineering prototype builds and design validation testing. 
• Working cross functionally with other teams to manage system FEA, thermal, CFD modeling that ensure the design meets requirements
• Working with project management to create program plans and manage schedules

What You Need:

• BS Degree in mechanical engineering, physics, or similar
• Minimum of 10 years of Machine Design Engineering  experience
• Experience in EV powertrain space
• Experience in design of gear and bearing systems
• Strong CAD and drafting skills including GD&T
• Experience with product life management systems, including BOMs and engineering change orders.
• Experience performing FEA on components and small assemblies
• Basic Matlab or Python skills
• Hands on experience with hardware builds and teardowns
• Ability to organize and lead cross-functional efforts
• Ability to travel domestically
• Strong presentation skills

Bonus Qualifications:

• Aerospace and/or automotive development experience
• Thermal modeling or CFD experience

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 $163,200 - $204,000. 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.