About the job
Join Archer Aviation, a pioneering aerospace company located in San Jose, California, dedicated to revolutionizing sustainable air mobility through our innovative all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Our mission is to provide efficient, eco-friendly air travel, capable of carrying four passengers with minimal noise.
At Archer, we aim high and tackle complex challenges. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances creativity and leads to better solutions. We are committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace that values our differences and supports every team member's growth.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop Flight Simulation Physics Models for VTOL aircraft powered by electric and hybrid electric powertrains.
- Conduct vehicle-level trade studies to assess various design alternatives.
- Refine kinematic multi-body flight physics models, including aerodynamics, powertrain, aircraft systems, electrical, thermal, and performance model fidelity, ensuring alignment with lab and flight test data for vehicle certification.
- Collaborate with internal and external suppliers to seamlessly integrate their systems into our comprehensive vehicle simulation.
- Perform vehicle-level simulations and performance analyses using Python and MATLAB/Simulink environments.
- Model potential vehicle failure modes and evaluate their impact on mission objectives.
- Assist in design and analysis tasks to ensure high confidence in meeting business and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct simulations for a variety of internal engineering applications, including aircraft loads, structural design, propeller dynamics, and powertrain duty cycles.
- Generate performance estimates for the aircraft to be incorporated into the aircraft flight manual, flight management systems, and airline operations.
