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Archer

Designs and sells electric VTOL aircraft

Tooling Design Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHuntington Beach, CA, USA$114k - $142k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of 7 years of professional industry experience is required.
  • A Bachelor's or advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience, is required.
  • Hands-on fabrication and assembly skills demonstrated through past work, a student team, an internship, or a personal project are required.
  • Previous experience manufacturing or assembling a full vehicle, including exposure to integration efforts, is required.
  • Demonstrated exposure to a prototype environment and the ability to solve problems are required.
  • An understanding of composite part design, material properties, allowables, and testing is required.
  • Proficiency with solid modeling and surfacing in 3D CAD software is required; NX is preferred.
  • Proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is required.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with airframe design and manufacturing engineers to provide manufacturing and assembly input during initial design stages.
  • Design tooling for trim, drill, and assembly operations, as well as manufacturing aids for day-to-day production, including conceptualization, material selection, vendor sourcing, and final inspection.
  • Create all CAD files and drawings for assembly fixtures using 3D CAD software.
  • Design, set up, and dimensionally inspect or interrogate assembly fixturing to support locating and bonding and fastening of large, complex primary structures using laser trackers and dimensional inspection equipment.
  • Create design review presentations and analysis reports to communicate and substantiate tooling designs.
  • Suggest and incorporate design changes to improve manufacturability, error-proofing, ergonomic handling, efficiency, and production.
  • Interface with manufacturing engineers, design engineers, engineering management, operations, shop floor personnel, and external vendors.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience programming and handling laser trackers and other dimensional inspection equipment.
  • Ability to operate composites-related equipment, 3D printers, and small CNC routers.
  • Experience using Fibersim or Composite Workbench.
  • Passion for aviation and eVTOLs.

About the Company

Archer

Designs and sells electric VTOL aircraft

Archer designs and develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban transport. Its eVTOLs use electric propulsion to take off and land vertically, enabling compact, city-friendly air mobility that can serve urban commuters and feed into air taxi networks. The company sells its aircraft directly and may in the future generate revenue from air taxi services or related operations, blending aircraft sales with service fees. Archer differentiates itself by focusing on the urban air mobility market and pursuing a direct-sales approach paired with potential operation services, aiming to partner with city planners and transportation networks to integrate eco-friendly, on-demand urban transport. The goal is to advance sustainable, city-centered air mobility and help cities reduce congestion and pollution by offering practical, electric aerial transit.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Jose, CA
Founded
2020

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