Blade Designer

About Archer

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all‑electric vertical take‑off and landing aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds up to 150 mph while producing minimal noise. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating this aircraft and are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment.

• Collaborate with the aerodynamics and loads & dynamics teams to design high‑performance propeller blades for eVTOL aircraft
• Be responsible for the blade structural design and supporting analysis
• Provide blade properties to the loads & dynamics team
• Support blade material selection and corresponding manufacturing process development
• Release blade drawings
• Author stress analysis reports
• Support development and certification testing to validate static load capability and fatigue life of blade designs
• Support certification discussions with the FAA
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to ensure on‑time delivery of data

MS / PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related fields

• 5+ years industry experience
• CAD design and lofting experience (NX preferred)

Experience with Nastran (MSC or NX) and Patran/FEMAP

• Composite damage tolerance and fatigue experience
• Demonstrated organizational skills to bring together small multidisciplinary teams on high‑impact, time‑limited projects
• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Experience in a fast‑paced design environment

• Familiar with FAA aircraft and/or rotorcraft loads and dynamics regulations (FAR Part 23, 27, 33, 35) and associated advisory materials
• Experience with static and dynamic loads derivation for fixed‑wing vehicles and/or rotorcraft, with focus on rotor loads
• Experience with comprehensive rotor analysis software (RCAS / CAMRAD II / Flight Lab / DYMORE or similar codes)

Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB scripting

We target a base pay between $207,000 – $275,100. Actual compensation will be based on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Archer is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities and to those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require accommodation should contact Archer’s People Team.

Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.