Sr. Rotor/Hub Structural Analyst
Archer · San Jose, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $144,000 - $180,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Archer's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 93% of Archer's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Archer
- high 156 stale, 5 reposted of 158 open
- Hiring momentum
- 226 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Archer's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Archer.
About this role
As a Sr. Rotor/Hub Structural Analyst at Archer, you will be responsible for performing detailed structural analyses of rotor systems and dynamic components for unmanned vehicles. Your role will involve evaluating static strength and fatigue life, authoring technical documentation, supporting testing phases, and collaborating with various teams to ensure the performance and reliability of aerospace structures.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Archer as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in design and analysis of critical aircraft structures
- Proficient in ANSYS, NASTRAN, or other FE software
- Knowledge of fatigue and damage tolerance of composites
- Knowledge of high cycle and low cycle fatigue in metallic components
- Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret CAD models
Nice to have
- Master’s in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in design and analysis of rotorcraft dynamic systems, including rotors, controls systems, and propeller or rotor blades
- Background in ground and flight testing of critical composite aerospace structures
- Familiarity with FAA aircraft and/or rotorcraft loads and dynamics regulations (FAR Part 23, 27, 33, 35) and associated advisory materials
- Experience with static and dynamic loads derivation for fixed-wing vehicles and/or VTOL aircraft
What you get
- Base pay range of $144,000 - $180,000
- Pay-for-performance culture
Worth weighing
- Position requires travel up to 10% to Archer facilities or supplier facilities
- No specific information on additional benefits or perks beyond salary mentioned
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Listed by Archer on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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