Senior Aerospace Engineer - Flight Mechanics Job at Arcfield (Brook Park, Ohio)

Senior Landing Gear Engineer

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-ele...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

Not provided

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering (or related)
5+ years in mechanical design, Landing Gear design, Brake system design, or related experience
Demonstrated ability to take ownership or leadership in an engineering project
Demonstrated ability to seek out key (missing) information for challenging tasks
Mechanical design and drawing generation using CAD tools
Kinematic analysis and optimization
Structural analysis utilizing hand calculations and finite element methods
Design for manufacturing and assembly
GD&T for mechanical systems
Design for 14 CFR Part 23/27 compliance to systems requirements

Job Responsibility

Support the development of the aircraft’s Landing Gear & Brake Control Systems
Support the design, build, and implementation of flight hardware, test stands, procedures and reports, for qualification, certification, and production applications
Own the technical direction of the designs, as well as the management of their delivery, conformity, test, and certification
Coordinate with suppliers, manage technical deliverables
Performance analysis, eg: braking energy, multibody dynamic landing analysis
Write, review and conduct tests at the equipment and system level
Flight test data review

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Senior Operations and Test Engineer

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build...

Location

United States , Atlanta, GA; Los Angeles, CA

Salary:

138550.00 - 187450.00 USD / Year

Hermeus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
3+ years of experience with mechanical, electrical and/or fluid systems
Ability to work long hours and some weekend as needed, to support critical milestones
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying maybe require to perform the functions of this positions
Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns
Must be eligible to pass Air Force background checks

Job Responsibility

Develop and standardize procedures/automation for the checkouts, integration, development testing, and taxi testing of new and flight-proven vehicles, rapidly iterating based on lessons learned
Design software and automation tools to enable autonomous vehicle operations, and to conduct vehicle system testing in ways that reduce complexity
Assist with integration and testing of flight hardware, partnering with and providing direction to highly skilled field technicians and specialists daily
Ensure test and flight readiness by reviewing test results and working with other teams to resolve off-nominal test results, collaborating with engineering staff from other departments and locations on a regular basis
Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and equipment to eliminate small scale production waste
Manage work orders and drive non-conformances into actionable items and systematic improvements

What we offer

Unlimited PTO policy
Paid parental leave
Potential for year-end bonuses
100% employer-paid health care
401k & Retirement Plans
Weekly Paid Office Lunches
End of Year Bonuses
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock Options

Fulltime

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Wing

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-ele...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

122880.00 - 153600.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)
8+ years in aerospace manufacturing, with a focus on airframe assembly and composite structures
prototype or experimental aircraft experience strongly preferred
Proven track record of driving DFM principles for complex composite parts (layup, bonding, cure)
Expertise in advanced manufacturing tools (CAD, PLM, MES)
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills to set direction and mentor a diverse engineering team
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-iteration environment, balancing big-picture program goals with hands-on, real-time build solutions

Job Responsibility

Provide overarching leadership and technical direction for airframe manufacturing processes, including composite layup, bonding, trimming, metallic integration, and assembly sequencing
Own the end-to-end lifecycle of airframe builds, collaborating with design, quality, and certification teams to embed manufacturability, compliance, and risk mitigation from concept to flight test readiness
Drive tooling strategies and fixture development for prototype builds, balancing the need for high precision with practical solutions suited to low-volume, rapidly evolving programs
Serve as the primary subject matter expert on the shop floor, leading root-cause analysis and implementing timely corrective actions to maintain schedule, quality, and structural integrity
Act as a key liaison with supply chain and regulatory bodies (FAA), ensuring materials, documentation, and processes align with certification objectives
Mentor and guide manufacturing engineers and technicians at all levels, setting best practices, championing innovative problem-solving, and fostering a hands-on culture of ownership and accountability

Fulltime

Director of Flight Test

Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enabl...

Location

United States , North Kingstown

Salary:

Not provided

Merlin Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
10 + years of aerospace flight test experience, with significant focus on experimental or developmental aircraft programs
Demonstrated success managing first-flight and experimental test programs for prototype aircraft
Deep knowledge of flight sciences, test instrumentation, telemetry, and data analysis specific to experimental testing
Expertise in FAA Part 21, Part 23/25, Part 27/29, or equivalent experimental certification processes
Proven leadership of multidisciplinary test teams in high-risk experimental environments
Strong technical communication skills, with the ability to brief both technical teams and executive stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Lead all experimental and prototype flight test activities, from concept through certification
Develop and execute test strategies for first flights, envelope expansion, systems validation, and performance testing
Oversee creation of flight test plans, safety risk assessments, hazard analyses, and flight readiness reviews
Partner closely with engineering teams to validate new designs, avionics, autonomy, propulsion, and control systems under test
Direct the work of test pilots, flight test engineers, instrumentation specialists, and ground crews during experimental campaigns
Ensure adherence to FAA/EASA/DoD experimental test standards and experimental certificate requirements
Manage relationships with regulatory authorities, DERs, and other stakeholders to align test programs with certification objectives
Provide leadership in accident/incident prevention, emergency response planning, and operational risk management
Present technical and program-level updates to senior leadership, partners, and certification bodies
Foster a culture of safety, innovation, and technical excellence within the test organization

What we offer

health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match

Fulltime

Senior Fluid System Engineer

The task of a Senior Fluid System Engineer is to oversee the development of comp...

Location

Germany , Ottobrunn

Salary:

Not provided

Isar Aerospace

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

M.Sc. or M.Eng. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Proven engineering excellence, strong problem-solving abilities, and a passion for rocket propulsion and space
Robust fundamentals and practical experience in fluid dynamics, including modeling and analysis of complex fluidic systems (ideally in the context of rockets)
Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages for engineering applications
Hands-on experience in test preparation, operation, and post-test data analysis and review
Skilled in data analysis and preparation of technical reports
Experience with machining processes, drawing creation, and CAD software (preferably SolidWorks or Siemens NX)
Fluent in English

Job Responsibility

Fully own complex fluidic subsystems from engineering to timeline
Define and manage the requirements of the fluid system and subcomponents
Perform calculations and simulations of components and systems
Work on iterative development of flight proven hardware
Interface with many other engineering departments to work on shared systems
Provide general engineering support and mentoring for more junior team members
Participate in integrated, stage and flight testing operations

What we offer

Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
30 days of vacation
Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children

Senior Product Design Engineer - Aero Specialist

Skydio’s mechanical systems are the backbone of reliable autonomous flight. An i...

Location

United States , San Mateo, California

Salary:

140000.00 - 225000.00 USD / Year

Skydio

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of prior product development experience with a proven track record of execution, enthusiasm, and collaboration
Experience using reduced order aircraft performance and control modeling such as vortex lattice or lifting line methods (e.g. AVL, VSPAERO) to quickly iterate on conceptual designs
Experience performing end-to-end CFD analyses using Navier–Stokes–based solvers (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, Cart3D, Chimera, FUN3D, or OVERFLOW), including mesh generation, solver setup, and post-processing with visualization tools
Skilled in data visualization and analysis of CFD, wind tunnel, and/or flight test data using Python, Tecplot, ParaView, or similar tools to effectively communicate aerodynamic performance and key design insights
Proficiency with aerodynamic modeling tools, such as panel methods, vortex lattice, lifting line, or particle-based approaches, for aerodynamic analysis and conceptual design
Hands-on experience with wind tunnel testing, including model design, test planning and execution, instrumentation setup, data acquisition, reduction, and analysis of discrepancies
Bachelor's degree or higher in aerospace or mechanical engineering or equivalent with demonstrated academic excellence
Ability to apply analytical problem solving skills and engineering fundamentals to create high-quality designs for a sophisticated vehicle system
A strategic mind across the full design, source, build, validate, and ship process. Proven ability to make considered decisions at various stages

Job Responsibility

Play a key role in the design of Skydio aircraft by performing aerodynamic analysis and simulation and designing/executing experiments, and doing concept and detailed design of systems and components with key aerodynamic considerations
Build and analyze aerodynamic models to determine flight envelopes and predict vehicle dynamics
Design/run experiments, review flight test logs, and examine data to validate simulations and refine the aerodynamic models and performance of our aircrafts
Collaborate closely with cross functional teams (structures, controls, hardware engineering) to guide design and integration decisions
Partner with the Flight Test Team in the development of test plans and post-flight data analysis
Collaborate with thermal engineers to design and refine integrated thermal solutions for vehicle systems
Execute low/mid/high-fidelity CFD analyses to assess aerodynamic and mechanical design characteristics and predict aircraft performance and stability
Have ownership over the aerodynamic design of our aircrafts and key accessories from the ground-up
Collaborate closely with mechanical and propulsion engineers to shape and integrate optimizations into new and existing architecture

What we offer

Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive benefits packages
Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles
Group health insurance plans
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
401K savings plan

Fulltime

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Senior Structures Dynamics Engineer

You will be responsible for the vibroacoustic environment definition of our rock...

Location

Germany , Ottobrunn

Salary:

Not provided

Isar Aerospace

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in the field of Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or similar
8+ years of relevant experience in the field of aerospace with focus on vibroacoustic
High degree of independence and confidence in assessing and trading design risks
Holistic perspective on development of systems
Highly organized and proactive with high attention to detail
Good communication and organizational skills
Fluent in English

Job Responsibility

Performing vibroacoustic analysis throughout the vehicle in the launch and ascent phases of the flight to obtain vibroacoustic environments for vehicle components, as well as payload compartment
Being responsible for vibroacoustic instrumentation, including selection of the sensors, selection of the location and documentation
Vibroacoustic data processing from analysis, tests or flight and creation of environmental test specs
Supporting ground shock tests, modal tests, vibration tests including test planning, instrumentation selection etc.
Being responsible for vibration & shock isolator selection and any other applicable vibration reduction means and supporting the validation tests of the designs
Managing qualification status of the units for vibration and shock. Test tailoring for avionics and propulsion equipment and managing mechanical loads documentation for FTS, RTS and other units, supporting environmental compliance analysis utilizing comparative damage analysis, qualification by analysis/similarity studies and reducing the number of vibration and shock tests
Performing normal modes, frequency response, random response, shock response and coupled load analyses by FE codes (such as Optistruct, Nastran or similar) as well as construction of FE models (in Hypermesh or Simcenter)

What we offer

Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
30 days of vacation
Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children

Senior Aerodynamics Engineer

At REGENT, we’re on a mission to revolutionize regional transportation between c...

Location

United States , North Kingstown

Salary:

Not provided

REGENT Craft

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Expertise in aerodynamic design, analysis, and testing for aircraft or advanced mobility systems
Track record owning at least one complex aerodynamic design from concept through CFD and test validation
Experienced in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field
Expert-level CFD and meshing skills on HPC (Star-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, Flow360, Numeca
ANSA, Pointwise, or similar) and proficiency with CAD-integrated workflows (Rhino, NX, SolidWorks, Catia)
Deep understanding of unsteady and near-surface flows (blown wings, separation, ground effect, fluid–structure interaction) and how to turn results into actionable performance data
Strong communication and mentorship skills, with the ability to guide junior engineers and align with structures, controls, propulsion, and certification

Job Responsibility

Own aerodynamic design and analysis across sizing, detailed design, and validation for Viceroy
Build, automate, and maintain CFD workflows (e.g., Star-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, Flow360, Numeca) integrated with CAD and geometry parameterization
Analyze complex phenomena such as blown lift systems, flow separation, fluid–structure interaction, and ground effect in low-altitude, near-surface regimes
Plan and interpret wind tunnel, on-water, and flight tests
translate CFD and test data into performance models, lookup tables, and inputs for controls and structures
Document best practices, coach junior engineers in CFD and aero design, and present trade studies and recommendations to cross-functional and non-technical stakeholders

What we offer

Competitive compensation including a robust equity incentive plan
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance - we cover 100% of your premiums
401(k) with company matching
Generous flexible time off, paid parental leave, and company-wide holiday breaks
Relocation packages available
Daily, free catered lunches
Learning & professional development opportunities

Fulltime

Senior Aerospace Engineer - Flight Mechanics

Arcfield

Location:
United States , Brook Park, Ohio

Category:
IT - Software Development

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