Mechanical Design Engineer - Ducting Systems

What You'll Do:

• Design inlet and exhaust ducting systems for turboshaft engines and thermal management systems on aircraft
• Collaborate with aerothermal analysts to optimize duct designs for performance, pressure drop, and thermal efficiency
• Own the design process from concept through production; requirements, 3D CAD models, drawings, BOM, and design verification
• Interface with suppliers to manage fabrication, ensure design intent is met, and resolve manufacturing issues
• Select and integrate COTS components (bellows, flex joints, seals, clamps) where appropriate
• Develop verification testing strategies for ducting systems and support rigorous qualification testing (pressure, temperature, vibration, etc.)
• Develop supply chain relationships and lead procurement 
• Work with Systems Engineering and aerothermal analysts to document and validate design requirements

What You Need:

• 5-15 years of mechanical design engineering experience in aerospace or propulsion systems
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience designing ducting, inlet systems, exhaust systems, or thermal management systems
• Exposure to integrating air breathing turbomachinery or propulsion systems (Turbofan, Turboshaft, etc.)
• Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, etc.) with ability to create complex surface and sheet metal designs
• Ability to manage CAD assemblies and product data in PLM systems (Team Center, Windchill, etc.)
• Fluent in GD&T and creating manufacturing drawings for sheet metal and machined components
• Familiarity with Mil-Spec fasteners and aerospace hardware standards
• Experience with sheet metal design and manufacturing processes (forming, welding, brazing)
• Familiarity with composite design principles for secondary structure
• Knowledge of metallic materials for high-temperature applications (stainless steel, Inconel, titanium)
• Understanding of thermal and fluid flow principles as applied to ducting systems
• Experience working with suppliers on build-to-print manufacturing
• Ability to communicate effectively with analysts, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
• Positive can-do attitude and strong problem-solving skills

Bonus Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of, and experience within, electric powertrain systems or aerospace systems.
• Thorough understanding of engineering product development including design phases, manufacturing processes and global supply chain management.
• Familiarization with Atlassian Jira and Confluence for task management and collaborative documentation.
• Experience supporting vehicle development from concept/prototype aircraft phase through certification and mass production
• Part 23 Certification Experience and/or experience working with ARP4754A.

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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.