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Mechanical Design Engineer - Thermal and Ducting

Archer · San Jose, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $144,000 - $198,000

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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 Mechanical Design Engineer focusing on thermal and ducting, you will design integration solutions for powertrain components on prototype aircraft, including generators and turboshaft engines. Your role involves collaborating with aerothermal and structural analysts to optimize designs, managing the prototype development process, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. You will also create technical drawings and develop testing strategies to validate your designs.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • 5+ years of engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Exposure to integrating thermal systems or air breathing turbomachinery
  • Proficient in CAD (Solidworks, NX, etc.)
  • Ability to manage CAD and complex assemblies in Team Center
  • Familiarity with aerospace hardware and fastener standards

Nice to have

  • 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

Worth weighing

  • No specific benefits or perks listed
  • Salary range provided but may vary based on experience
  • Role involves significant collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines
  • Focus on prototype development may limit exposure to mass production processes

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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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