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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Archer
FULL_TIME Remote · US San Francisco Bay Area, US USD 12000–16500 / month Posted: 2026-05-11 Until: 2026-07-10
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Job Description
Who you are 5+ years of engineering experience Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Exposure to integrating or designing flight critical systems Proficient in CAD (Solidworks, NX, etc.) - NX preferred Ability to manage CAD and complex assemblies in Team Center Proficient in load analysis, free body diagrams, and FEA Experience designing complex metallic parts and weldments Fluent in GD&T and creating manufacturing drawings Familiarity with aerospace hardware standards Hands-on experience in multiple technical fields especially those related to carbon composite and metallic structures Ability to communicate effectively and clearly Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) Knowledge of, and experience within, electric powertrain systems or aerospace systems Familiarity with simscape Experience designing mechanisms for flight control systems Thorough understanding of electro-mechanical actuators Thorough understanding of engineering product development including design phases, manufacturing processes and global supply chain management Familiarization with Atlassian Jira and Confluence for task management and collaborative documentation Experience supporting vehicle development from concept/prototype aircraft phase through certification and mass production Part 23 Certification Experience and/or experience working with ARP4754A What the job involves Design a wide array of structural components and integration of flight-critical electromechanical actuation systems from concept through experimental flight testing Design mechanisms and own kinematic layouts for flight control systems Design detailed metallic parts and assemblies to support actuation and propulsion integration Own the prototype development process; requirements, design, BOM, procurement, assembly, test, etc Perform initial structural analysis and hand calculations to verify component margins, load paths, and interface requirements Interface with suppliers to select COTS solutions where appropriate (mounts, fasteners, brackets, etc.) Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications Support requirements development and documentation Collaborate with our multi-disciplinary engineering team