Aircraft CAD Integration Engineer

Company: Archer
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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. As an Aircraft CAD Integration Engineer you will work on aircraft-level NX CAD management within the Advanced Projects group. We are a small but diverse group of multi-disciplinary engineers responsible for the rapid development of future Archer aircraft concepts, taking them from idea to experimental flight testing on aggressive accelerated timelines. In this role, you will play a critical role in managing the CAD environment to ensure a robust product structure and track multiple aircraft configurations for Archer’s future hybrid-electric aircraft platform. What You’ll Do: Govern the top aircraft assembly part number and BOM structure Manage interface requirements models (IRMs) and master geometry models for all aircraft zones Create frameworks to cleanly track and release multiple aircraft configurations that may simultaneously at different stages of development Collaborate with all aircraft sub-system owners to enforce CAD cleanliness and interface control standards Develop and implement mass tracking plans within NX to report accurate aircraft-level weight and balance data Create CAD modeling and best practices guides Hold training sessions to ensure consistency in CAD modeling techniques across all aircraft sub-systems What You Need: 8 years of CAD configuration management, mechanical design or systems integration, preferably in the Aerospace industry or on other complex engineered systems (automotive, robotics, etc) Strong candidates with less years of experience are also encouraged to apply BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace or related engineering fields Expert proficiency in CAD (NX mandatory) with a focus on advanced DMU tools, large assembly management, and Master Model/Skeleton architecture implementation. Understanding of mass budgeting, configuration management, and systems integration Strong interpersonal communication skills. The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to coordinate cross-functional technical initiatives across multiple subsystem teams Excellent project management skills Bonus Qualifications: Aerospace development and certification experience Deep understanding of prototype development lifecycle and the unique requirements for experimental flight test vehicles Familiarity with regulatory requirements and design practices for system separation (e.g., flight-critical vs. non-critical systems). Experience with HV electric propulsion systems or hybrid powertrains, electromechanical devices, or advanced sensor systems Demonstrated hand-on experience in a prototype environment through prior work or personal projects Self-motivated with exceptional attention to detail and systems-thinking approach 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 supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $144,000 - $198,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy . Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time. Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com . All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.

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