Structural Analysis Manager

What you’ll do:

• Manage the structural analysis team which is responsible for performing all required structural analysis on the vehicle while also ensuring it meets structural design criteria and regulatory requirements.
• Define roadmaps, schedules, organize and prioritize the work, track and communicate progress.
• Develop building block test programs to validate analysis methods and ensure all testing is completed in accordance with certification plans.
• Work closely with structural test and M&P groups to define testing requirements for certification approach.
• Manage day-to-day tasks of direct headcount as well as contractor and external suppliers as needed.

• Ownership of structural substantiation reports and other technical reports required to obtain FAA certification.

What you need:

• 10+ years of experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle structural analysis
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field, M.S. preferred
• Expert knowledge of FAA aircraft certification requirements for Part 23 aircraft
• Proven experience with stress, fatigue, and/or damage tolerance analysis on primary structural components (both metallic and composite structures)
• Experience in performing airframe structural analysis via a combination of classical hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis
• Strong understanding of FEM modeling techniques (boundary conditions, bolted connections, contact, verification methods, etc.)
• Experience with development and/or qualification testing
• Familiar with classical aerospace sizing methods (ex: Bruhn, Niu, Roark)
• Experience in analysis of stability critical structures (local buckling phenomenon, global buckling, crippling)
• Self-starter, team player, and desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, and a servant leader mentality

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $188,000 - 235,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.