Hybrid Staff Rotor/Hub Structural Analyst

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About the role

  • Staff Rotor/Hub Structural Analyst supporting analysis and testing of rotor systems at Archer, an aerospace company. Requires expertise in rotorcraft dynamics and structural analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed structural analyses of dynamic system components, including the rotor system, control system, and blades
  • Evaluate static strength and fatigue life of critical structures using classical hand calculations and finite element analysis for both flight loads and ground load conditions
  • Evaluate component life and dynamic response of dynamically loaded metallic and composite components subject to high and low cycle fatigue
  • Author structural substantiation reports and other required technical documentation to meet program needs
  • Support full scale component ground testing and flight testing, including test requirements, layout, instrumentation, and data reduction
  • Develop best practices for structural analysis of critical aerospace structures
  • Collaborate with the aerodynamics and loads & dynamics teams to design high performance propeller and rotor blades
  • Collaborate with internal and external customers to ensure on-time delivery of data

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in design and analysis of critical aircraft structures
  • Proficient in ANSYS, NASTRAN, or other FE software
  • Knowledge of fatigue and damage tolerance of composites
  • Knowledge of high cycle and low cycle fatigue in metallic components
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret CAD models
  • CAD design experience (NX preferred)
  • Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in a fast-paced design environment.

Benefits

  • 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.

Job title

Staff Rotor/Hub Structural Analyst

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$152,100 - $190,100 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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