Sr. Airframe Manufacturing Engineer

What you’ll do: 

• Develop and refine manufacturing processes for primary and secondary airframe structures, focusing on composite layups, bonding, trimming, and any required metallic sub-assemblies.
• Collaborate with design, quality, and analysis teams to embed manufacturability and certification requirements into early airframe concepts, addressing potential assembly challenges before they escalate.
• Create and maintain tooling solutions, fixtures, and assembly aids tailored for prototype builds, ensuring precise alignment and repeatable outcomes without overcomplicating the process for low-volume production.
• Troubleshoot real-time build issues on the shop floor, driving root-cause analysis and implementing immediate, cost-effective solutions to keep schedules on track.
• Coordinate with supply chain partners and certification authorities (FAA/EASA) to confirm material specs, ensure regulatory compliance, and support test and inspection milestones for the airframe.
• Provide mentorship to junior manufacturing engineers and technicians, fostering a hands-on, problem-solving culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and speed of iteration.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, with a proven track record in airframe assembly and composite structure builds; EVTOL or experimental aircraft work is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in CAD (e.g., CATIA, NX) and familiarity with digital manufacturing systems (PLM/MES); comfortable adapting to evolving prototype requirements.
• Solid understanding of DFM principles for composite structures, including layup sequences, bonding techniques, and cure processes.
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to thrive in a rapid-iteration environment, and a bias toward action when solving complex, hands-on problems.

Bonus Qualifications:

• NX Experience
• Teamcenter Experience
• SAP Experience
• Part 23 Certification Experience
• EVTOL Background.

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 $102,400 - $128,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.