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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Equipment Design Engineer - **Company:** Archer Products Inc - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $172,800.0 - $216,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Computational Fluid Dynamics, SolidWorks (CAD), Data Integration, Software Debugging, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Hardware Design, Integrated Development Environments, Project Management Software, System Testing, Systems Integration, Siemens NX, User-Centered Design, Documentation System, Slack, Gsuite, Teamcenter (Software) - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/staff-equipment-design-engineer-san-jose-ca--f40fd181-9673-4f36-8b65-e10f1854d92d ## About the Role * Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering (Master's preferred) or equivalent * Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in specialized test equipment or complex machine design * Technical: Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX) and GD&T, with a proven track record of managing large, complex assemblies and generating high-fidelity manufacturing documentation * Advanced Engineering Analysis: Demonstrated ability to apply first-principles engineering, including FEA, CFD, and statistical tolerance analysis, to solve sophisticated machine design and structural challenges * Full Lifecycle Commissioning: Extensive experience leading the bring-up, debugging, and continuous improvement of automated equipment, including the integration of data acquisition (DAQ) systems and sensors * Strategic Communication: Exceptional ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for executive presentations, cross-functional design reviews, and comprehensive technical reports * Operational Agility: A self-starting mindset capable of maintaining rigorous organization and project momentum within a fast-paced, highly dynamic aerospace development environment * Travel: Flexibility to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally to support vendor site visits, equipment installations, and final acceptance testing Bonus Qualifications: * Specialized Domain Expertise: Direct experience in the development of electric powertrain or component-level test equipment * Advanced PLM Ecosystems: Deep proficiency in NX CAD within a Teamcenter environment * Full-Scale Project Execution: Proven success managing the complete lifecycle of custom automation or test cells, from initial white-sheet concepting through to final site acceptance and factory integration * Hands-on Technical Depth: Practical "wrench-heavy" experience in the physical assembly of complex mechanical and electrical systems, allowing for more intuitive and manufacturable design decisions (DFM/DFA) * Modern Tool-stack: Advanced proficiency in collaborative project management and documentation tools such as Jira, Slack, and Google Workspace to drive team efficiency, Acceptance Testing, Acquisition Integration, Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Aviation Industry, Budgeting, Business Growth, Business Strategy, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CATIA CAD, Commissioning, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Diversity, Documentation, Ecosystems, Electric Motor, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electromechanics, Employee Retention, Finite Element Analysis, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Hardware Design, Hardware Quality Assurance, Hydraulic Engineering, Installation Guide, Leadership, Manufacturing, Mechanical Assembly, Mechanical Testing, Performance Analysis, Powertrain, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Execution, Project Management Software, Project/Program Management, Propulsion, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Slack, SolidWorks, Statistics, System Integration (SI), System Test, Team Player, Teamcenter, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Test Equipment, Test Equipment Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Tolerance Analysis, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Willing to Travel ## Description We are seeking a Staff Equipment Design Engineer to focus on the end-to-end design of specialized hardware for testing aircraft structural integrity and propulsion components. This isn't a "follow the manual" role. You'll be designing mechanical test equipment from a blank sheet of paper to functional hardware, partnering closely with controls and electrical teams to push the boundaries of what's possible. What You'll Do: * End-to-End Ownership: Lead the development of aircraft subsystem test equipment from initial concept to customer acceptance * Systems Integration & Collaboration: Partner cross-functionally with Electrical and Controls Engineering to define equipment architecture and design * Technical Rigor & Analysis: Execute high-level engineering analyses, including DFMEA and worst-case tolerance stacks, to ensure robust mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic designs that meet safety and reliability standards * Project Leadership & Strategy: Manage project scope, budgets, and aggressive timelines, serving as the primary technical point of contact for stakeholders while translating high-level functional requirements into actionable technical specifications * Design Governance: Spearhead formal design reviews to ensure equipment exceeds performance expectations, and oversee the creation of comprehensive documentation packages, including training manuals and installation guides * Technical Oversight & Commissioning: Provide expert mechanical support during equipment build and bring-up cycles, directing assembly technicians and troubleshooting complex hardware issues through to final site acceptance testing (SAT) ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Stack Overflow: Community and AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/600-stack-overflow-community-and-ai) - [Agentic employees in world's most downloaded FinTech app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100123-agentic-employees-in-world-s-most-downloaded-fintech-app) - [Leading Through Stagility: Human Capital Trends That Redefine Work](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1717-leading-through-stagility-human-capital-trends-that-redefine-work) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)