Archer
Archer’s mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer is creating the world’s first electric airline that moves people throughout the world's cities in a quick, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective manner. As the world’s only vertically integrated airline company, Archer is designing, manufacturing, and operating a fully electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that can carry passengers producing minimal noise. Archer's team is based in San Jose, CA. To learn more, visit www.archer.com.
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Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
What you’ll do (Basic Duties):
- Work closely with design teams (Archer & supplier) to provide manufacturing input during initial design stages
- Drive DFM and DFA assessments
- Interface with supplier base, driving tooling design and manufacturing readiness reviews
- Support supplier process development, travel to supplier(s)
- Encourage collaboration and incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders, bridging gap between manufacturing, quality, and design
What you need:
- 6+ years of experience in aerospace engineering (design, mfg eng. tooling design, etc), composite and metallic experience preferred
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Proven track record of driving DFX principles for complex composite part and assembly development
- Proficiency in 3D CAD Software (NX preferred)
- Experience using Fibersim or Composite Workbench
- Practical application of GD&T and real life execution of inspection processes
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience with various composite inspection techniques, M&P standards and test equipment
- Driven to solve complex problems and implement simple solutions
- Passion for aviation and eVTOLs
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 $172,800 - $216,000. 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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
This isn't a desk job. You'll get hands-on with actual aircraft, manage data that directly influences flight performance, and see your work take to the skies.
Own Critical Data Programs
- Lead day-to-day execution of mass properties programs across multiple aircraft platforms
- Build and maintain the master database tracking weight, CG, and inertia for all aircraft variants—the single source of truth for the entire engineering organization
- Partner with design, structures, and systems teams to validate mass assumptions and drive weight optimization decisions
- Manage the evolution of mass data from early estimates through measured flight hardware—you'll track every component's journey
- Conduct aircraft inspections and lead weighing operations—this role gets you on the factory floor and around actual aircraft
- Execute weight and balance audits that ensure flight safety and performance targets
- Prepare documentation and analysis supporting FAA certification activities
- Ensure all mass properties data meets regulatory requirements for weight and balance compliance
- Implement tools and workflows that make data collection faster, more accurate, and more useful to the team
- Identify opportunities to improve how we track and communicate mass properties across the program
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related STEM field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 5-10 years of experience in mass properties, weight engineering, or related disciplines on aircraft or aerospace vehicle programs
- Strong understanding of weight and balance principles for dynamic systems
- Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail—you naturally catch discrepancies others miss
- Comfortable moving between analytical work and hands-on data collection
- Effective communicator who can translate technical data for cross-functional audiences
- Proficiency with CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA) for extracting mass properties from 3D models
- Experience with ARP4754A certification processes
- Direct experience conducting aircraft weighing operations or physical inspections
- Background with eVTOL, rotorcraft, or novel aircraft configurations
- Familiarity with database management or mass properties-specific software
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 $170,000.00 - $215,000.00. 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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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Engineer, Mechanical Integration
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Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
What you’ll do:
- Collaborate with various engineering disciplines to design high-reliability, safety-critical systems for an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft
- Zonal management of the digital mock-up for a large section of the aircraft
- Control space allocation for all subsystems
- Manage routing envelopes for all subsystems
- Ensure all subsystems are accessible and maintainable
- Manage interface requirements models (IRMs) for their zone
- Manage the top aircraft assembly part number and BOM structure
- Hold regular design fly through meetings resolving any conflicts and maturing the design through CDR
- Manage master geometry models for the respective zone
- Ensure all system separation requirements are upheld
- Work closely with manufacturing engineering to ensure the aircraft zone is designed for manufacturing
What you need:
- 10+ years of systems or structural design engineering experience
- BS, MS, or PhD in engineering
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent project management skills
- Experience working on type certification of an aircraft from start to finish under 14 CFR Part 23/25/27/29 or equivalent regulations
- Expert in CAD design and BOM management
Bonus qualifications:
- 2+ years leading teams
- Prior experience with EWIS or Environmental control systems
- Prior experience in structures design
- Shop floor liaison engineering experience
- Model based engineering definition experience
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 $225,000- $280,000. 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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
What you’ll do (Basic Duties):
- Work closely with design, analysis, & quality teams (Archer & supplier) to coordinate and provide solutions to complex problems
- Assist quality team with RCCA and CAPA
- Understand and operate to both Archer and supplier process specifications and process limitations
- Author repair instructions and dispositions for non-conforming components & assemblies
- Support supplier process development, travel to supplier(s)
- Encourage collaboration and incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders, bridging gap between manufacturing, quality, and design
What you need:
- 6+ years of experience in aerospace engineering (design, mfg eng. tooling design, etc), composite and metallic experience preferred
- MRB experience with composite and metallic structures
- Proficiency in 3D CAD Software (NX preferred)
- Experience using Fibersim or Composite Workbench
- Practical application of GD&T and real life execution of inspection processes
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience with various composite inspection techniques, M&P standards and test equipment
- Driven to solve complex problems and implement simple solutions
- Passion for aviation and eVTOLs
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 $172,800- $216,000. 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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
What you’ll do:
- As a dimensional engineer, you will leverage your extensive knowledge and experience to define, develop and execute the dimensional management for complete vehicle design architecture and assembly.
- You will create dimensional Tolerance stack models in 3DCS and work closely with Design, Manufacturing and Quality Engineering to validate those models to ensure that they are consistent with Archer’s process capabilities.
- Work on the development of gaging and indexing strategies, interact with the manufacturing and integration team to drive the strategies for better product dimensional quality.
- You will work closely with design engineers to review and propose GD&T implementation, making recommendations for improvements in measurability and manufacturability.
- You will analyze, troubleshoot and develop control plan to meet vehicle dimensional metrics and contain variation
- You will drive dimensional build activities during tooling try outs at launch to achieve stable, repeatable and in-dimensional-specification hardware.
- Perform Virtual builds from the 3D scans.
- Develop/Support in making Dimensional management Archer standards
What you need:
- Demonstrated experience in dimensional engineering within a product development environment (3+ years) Proven expertise in achieving excellence through Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, and Design for Dimensional Control principles
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or related)
- Expert in GD&T, ASME Certified preferred.
- Experience in Dimensional Variation Analysis (3D and 2D Stack up)
- Experience with Measurement Systems, Metrology equipment (i.e. Faro Arms, Light Scanners, etc.)
- Knowledge of Production & Quality Control in manufacturing
- Demonstrated application of dimensional engineering fundamentals in product design including Variation Analysis, defining key characteristic, locator designs, datum coordination, and defining dimensional requirement using GD&T and inspection points
- Strong understanding and technical foundation in the area of key manufacturing processes such as:
- Large bonded structures
- Hand laid prepreg carbon fiber
- Machined metal
- Formed metal
- Proficiency with NX or other CAD software
- Proficiency with 3DCS or similar Variation Analysis software
- Familiarity with PDM systems
- Strong numeracy and logical reasoning skills.
- Strong knowledge on Statistical analysis
Bonus Qualifications:
- Knowledge of FAA aircraft certification requirements for Part 23 aircraft
- Experience with composite laminate definition in FiberSim
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 $140,000.00 - $176,000.00. 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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
What you’ll do:
- Lead the development of major structural airframe assemblies from preliminary design through certification, and manufacturing ramp up
- Apply in depth understanding of load paths, design best practices, and hand calcs to design robust structural configurations
- Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create designs that are cost effective and easy to fabricate at rate. Preferred experience with composite sandwich construction and adhesive paste bonding
- Develop company standards for composite and metallic part CAD models and drawings
- Work closely with and mentor other engineers on the design, stress and M&P teams
- Provide technical guidance on design concepts (risk vs. cost vs. performance)
- Support manufacturing to validate and verify that designs meet requirements and specifications
What you need:
- 10+ years of experience with lightweight structures (aircraft, spacecraft, other high performance vehicles)
- Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field
- Ability to design and analyze simple components
- A deep understanding of load paths and laminate design fundamentals
- Strong CAD skills in NX (preferred), Solidworks, Catia or Creo
- Experience with the design of
- Large bonded structures
- Sandwich construction
- Hand laid prepreg carbon fiber
- Machined metal
- Experience with the manufacturing of composite parts
- Knowledge of FAA aircraft certification requirements for Part 23 aircraft
- Familiarity with PDM systems
- Self-starter, team player, and desire to work in a fast-paced environment
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience with analyzing and dispositioning product non-conformances
- Experience with the design of small passenger aircraft or helicopters
- Broad experience across a range of airframe structures (fuselage, wing, pylons, empennage)
- Experience with composite laminate definition in FiberSim
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 $172,800- $216,000. 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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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Senior Landing Gear System Design Engineer
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Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
What you’ll do:
- Support the development of the aircraft’s Landing Gear & Brake Control Systems.
- Support the design, build, and implementation of flight hardware, test stands, procedures and reports, for qualification, certification, and production applications.
- Team responsibilities include the landing gear, brake system, wheels, and tires.
- Own the technical direction of the designs, as well as the management of their delivery, conformity, test, and certification.
- Coordinate with suppliers, manage technical deliverables.
- Performance analysis, eg: braking energy, multibody dynamic landing analysis.
- Write, review and conduct tests at the equipment and system level.
- Flight test data review.
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering (or related)
- 5+ years in mechanical design, Landing Gear design, Brake system design, or related experience
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership or leadership in an engineering project
- Demonstrated ability to seek out key (missing) information for challenging tasks
Relevant skills include:
- Mechanical design and drawing generation using CAD tools
- Kinematic analysis and optimization
- Structural analysis utilizing hand calculations and finite element methods
- Design for manufacturing and assembly
- Experience in areas such as:
- GD&T for mechanical systems.
- Design for 14 CFR Part 23/27 compliance to systems requirements.
- Structural analysis utilizing hand calculations and finite element methods.
- Materials selection inclusive of alloys, heat treatments, allowables, and surface treatments.
- Siemens NX CAD and Simcenter FEA tools.
- Analyses: Modal, nonlinear and linear buckling, fatigue.
- Exhibits ownership
- Ability to thrive within ambiguity
Bonus qualifications:
- Siemens NX CAD and Simcenter or Ansys FEA tools
- Familiarity with PDM systems
- Familiarity with GD&T
- Familiarity with 14 CFR Part 23 & Part 27 regulations
- MSC Adams
- Proficiency in Matlab, Python, Mathcad.
- Hands-on machine shop or mechanic experience (professional or hobby)
- RTCA DO-160, structural, or actuated mechanism testing experience
- Demonstrated interest in aviation, including pilot training/license
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 $140,000.00 - $180,000.00. 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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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Sr Test Engineer, Flight Controls System
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Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are looking for an experienced verification engineer to join the Flight Controls System Team at Archer. This role has a strong focus on the verification and testing of the Archer’s fly-by-wire flight control system, including its subsystems and items, and its integration with other aircraft systems, such as avionics, high and low voltage power distribution, and engines. Having prior testing experience and capability of executing in complex test campaigns is a must.
What You’ll Do:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the flight control system, including its architecture and the detailed design of all subsystems and components.
- Design and execute requirements-based tests for the eVTOL Flight Control System.
- Work collaboratively with team members to correlate test results with analyses and predictions.
- Evaluate test data to confirm the performance of the tested components.
- Ensure testing is compliant with FAA, DoD, or other aircraft standards
- Ensure scope of tests meets requirements for aircraft certification
- Prepare technical reports detailing test results.
What you need:
- 5+ years of experience in a related field.
- Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical
- Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
- Experience with requirements based testing, preferably applying ARP4754A, DO-178C, or similar guidelines.
- Background using Polarion, DOORS or similar requirements management tools.
- Excellent technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience with Agile/SCRUM methodologies.
Bonus qualifications
- Experience with continuous integration & test tools like TeamCity or Jenkins, and test automation frameworks.
- Experience with Python, MATLAB, NI, or other data acquisition and analysis software.
- Experience with integrated system communication protocols (ARINC429, CAN, Ethernet, RS485 etc.)
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications
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 $140,000 - $170,000 Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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 people@archer.com.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Archer
Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
The Role
You are a Systems Engineer acting within the Air Vehicle group focused on Mechanical Systems. You will have the opportunity to interact with Landing Gear, Cabin, Closures, Environmental Control, Airframe and Wiring Systems, and be the Systems Engineer of one of these. You will bridge the gap between aircraft-level requirements and detailed component design, and interfaces. You have the confidence and willingness to interact with multiple disciplines across the organization.
What you’ll do:
- Collaborate with various engineering disciplines to develop high-reliability, safety-critical systems for aircraft design
- Champion compilation of reports to defend System readiness for milestone reviews.
- Act as the focal point for system-level documentation and reports.
- Lead change management efforts in a complex product structure.
- Lead efforts to:
- Conduct operational and functional analysis,
- Define and decompose system requirements with traceability through overall system architecture
- Define and manage technical/programmatic performance measures (i.e. cost, weight, performance objectives)
- Enable full system safety compliance to the appropriate regulations
- Work with various technical disciplines to develop verification plans, support verification/test planning, and conduct to demonstrate compliance with system requirements
What you need:
- 6+ years of engineering experience on aerospace projects with significant software and complex hardware
- BS, MS, or PhD in systems engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a comparable degree
- Proven expertise in SAE ARP4754A and ARP4761 processes or similar standards
- Experience with Polarion or other requirements management tools
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Exceptional critical thinking skills and engineering judgment
- Excellent writing skills
Bonus qualifications:
- Experience with system safety (FMEA, FTA, HSA, FHA, STPA)
- Model Based Engineering experience
- Test experience
- Operations experience
- Mechanical design experience
- Specialty engineering experience
- You understand that “done” beats “perfect,” but you also refactor things because you do care
- You are comfortable doing things that are out of your comfort zone
At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $182,500 - $228,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by 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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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