Mechanical Design Engineer - Charge Port

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. Archer’s battery pack engineering team is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, packaging, and development of Archer’s unique Charge Port Assembly. What you’ll do:  Lead the mechanical design of Archer’s Charge Port Assembly (CPA) Package PCBA’s, busbars, & connectors in an airframe mounted enclosure Minimize the mass of the CPA Perform CAE analysis of the structural and thermal integrity of the CPA Recommend design improvements based on analysis and validation tests Interface with Archer’s airframe, wiring, ground support equipment, and battery teams Support trade studies to identify optimal mounting and integration of the CPA Participate in weekly CAD fly-thrus where you share design updates to the wider team Present a weekly status update on design progress Manage the CPA Bill of Materials (BoM) Source prototype components to assemble a CPA for lab testing Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews of the CPA Design CPA to meet SAEJ1772 standard and Archer internal requirements What you need:  Bachelor’s degree in engineering 5+ years mechanical design experience CAD proficiency utilizing Siemens NX or similar software for 3D modeling and 2D drafting Proficiency in GD&T Experience with hands on prototyping and building  Experience designing high voltage parts Experience working with high voltage components or systems Experience with a wide range of materials including steel, copper, aluminum, thermoplastic composites, potting compounds, epoxies, structural adhesives, & PCBA’s This position reports directly to the Battery Pack Sr. Engineering Manager 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 $100,000 - $125,000. 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.