Hybrid Turboshaft Systems/Integration

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 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.

What you’ll do:

• Own the integrated hybrid powertrain verification
• Take the systems engineering inputs of a turboshaft / turbogenerator powertrain system including batteries, motors and other complex mechanical parts and verify the system through test
• Own the verification of the turbogenerator on the test-bench and into the aircraft including the start of the flight test campaign
• Contribute to the design reviews of the turbogenerator in providing expert test and operation knowledge
• Manage suppliers, engineers and other stakeholders to ensure verification can happen safely and on time
• Ensure 3rd party stakeholders deliver on-time
• Ensure all verification activities can be performed safely

• BS / MS / PhD in a related scientific or engineering field.
• 10+ years experience in complex system verification
• Ability to operate quickly and to tight timelines in ensuring testing happens on time and can provide sufficient
• Strong fundamentals and demonstrated understanding of systems engineering
• Experience with industry-standard tools and operational behaviours for turbine and / or electrical systems
• 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 alone and to tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports and documents.

Nice to have:

• Prior experience with hybrid-electric aircraft, eVTOLs, or hybrid automotive powertrains
• Prior experience with turboshafts, turbines and turbogenerators
• 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.