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Staff Analyst, Methods

Archer · San Jose, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $15,000 - $190,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Archer's roles stay open a median of 80 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
2026-10-22

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 Staff Analyst in Methods at Archer Aviation, you will be responsible for performing detailed structural analyses of rotor systems and components for unmanned vehicles. Your role involves evaluating static strength and fatigue life, authoring technical documentation, and supporting ground and flight testing. You will also collaborate with various teams to establish best practices and ensure timely delivery of data.

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

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

Worth weighing

  • No specific benefits listed in the posting
  • Role involves travel up to 10%
  • Salary range provided is broad and may vary significantly based on experience

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Listed by Archer on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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