Thermal Systems Design, Hybrid Powertrain at Archer56 — San Jose, CA

What you’ll do

• Own, design, model and deliver a novel thermal system for our Hybrid aircrafts thermal design
• Select the right technology, materials and for a very complex and novel thermal system
• Design it so it’s light, performatively and cost effective
• Prove that the system is as good as you think it is -  through test definition
• Work with stakeholders to deliver the complete system
• Manage design lifecycle, including interfacing with manufacturing and test teams
• Attend and present your designs to stakeholders
• Interface with supply chain, quality, manufacturing, and stress / FEA engineers

What you’ll need:

• BS / MS / PhD in a related scientific or engineering field.
• 5+ years experience in mechanical design
• Strong fundamentals and demonstrated understanding complex system design
• Experience with stress and finite element analysis
• Experience with Siemens NX and suite of tools
• A systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to communicate complex, technical rationale to multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Extremely self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports and documents.
• Proficiency in PDM and PLM environments

Nice to have:

• Prior experience with hybrid-electric aircraft, turbegenerators, eVTOLs, or hybrid automotive powertrains.
• Familiarity with FAA or EASA certification
• Knowledge of simulation model validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification methods

### At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that support the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $172,000 - $216,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.