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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Sr. Staff Engineer, Battery Cell Stack
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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 end-to-end design of high voltage battery pack components across commercial and defense aircraft programs.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders including CAE engineers, quality, testing, supply chain, and manufacturing.
- Provide hands-on prototyping, building, and root cause support throughout the design cycle.
- Work closely with integration and certification teams to ensure the product meets all FAA certification requirements.
- Push conventional battery design boundaries to meet stringent aerospace application requirements.
- Establish design standards and best practices for battery design at Archer.
- Mentor early career battery design engineers.
- Develop the battery hardware technology roadmap for future applications.
What you need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in high voltage battery design for automotive or aerospace.
- Strong engineering fundamentals (structural design, materials, heat transfer, fluids, etc.).
- Solid background in CAD (NX preferred), tolerance stack analysis, and 2D drafting with GD&T.
- Experience developing parts with various manufacturing processes in both prototype and mass production settings.
- Ability to use simplified tools, calculations, and CAE to quickly drive development.
- Hands-on prototype and build experience.
- Exceptional communication skills.
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 $207,800 - $259,600. 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.
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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Design Engineer, Turboshaft 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:
- Own the integration of the turboshaft into the aircraft
- Manage mechanical interfaces
- Overseeing smooth operation of the turboshaft with its interfaces
- Overseeing correct operation of the turboshaft in its operating environment
- Managing fuel, oil, exhaust, thermal and all other systems integrations
- Define pass criteria and testing conditions for performance verification
- Optimize installation for mass, performance, maintainability and safety
What you’ll need:
- BS / MS / PhD in a related scientific or engineering field.
- 8+ years experience in complex systems integration
- Strong fundamentals and demonstrated understanding complex system integration
- Experience with Siemens NX and suite of tools
- A systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to communicate complex, technical rationale to multidisciplinary stakeholders.
- Extremely self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports and documents.
Nice to have:
- Experience with Turboshaft system integration
- Experience with turbogenerator design principles
- Experience with MATLAB, Simulink for control logic and numerical propulsion system simulation and performance modelling
- Experience with computational fluid dynamics and analysis
- Prior experience with hybrid-electric aircraft, eVTOLs, or hybrid automotive powertrains.
- Familiarity with FAA or EASA certification
- Knowledge of simulation model validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification methods.
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 support the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $172,000 - $216,000. 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.
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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Thermal Systems Design, Hybrid Powertrain
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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:
- Own, design, model and deliver a novel thermal system for our Hybrid aircrafts thermal design
- Select the right technology, materials and for a very complex and novel thermal system
- Design it so it’s light, performatively and cost effective
- Prove that the system is as good as you think it is - through test definition
- Work with stakeholders to deliver the complete system
- Manage design lifecycle, including interfacing with manufacturing and test teams
- Attend and present your designs to stakeholders
- Interface with supply chain, quality, manufacturing, and stress / FEA engineers
What you’ll need:
- BS / MS / PhD in a related scientific or engineering field.
- 5+ years experience in mechanical design
- Strong fundamentals and demonstrated understanding complex system design
- Experience with stress and finite element analysis
- Experience with Siemens NX and suite of tools
- A systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to communicate complex, technical rationale to multidisciplinary stakeholders.
- Extremely self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports and documents.
- Proficiency in PDM and PLM environments
Nice to have:
- Prior experience with hybrid-electric aircraft, turbegenerators, eVTOLs, or hybrid automotive powertrains.
- Familiarity with FAA or EASA certification
- Knowledge of simulation model validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification methods
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 support the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $172,000 - $216,000. 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.
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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Battery Test, Build Technician
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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
- Execute Battery pack, cell buck, and other components builds for Battery BMS, Design, Test
- Support Battery EOL equipment build
- Support Battery Mechanical build for Advanced Projects testing
- Build securing hardware/harnesses for connection with test equipment and test assets
- Build test fixtures to be used with cells, bucks, and packs
- Build small scale buck and prototype builds
- Support Battery pack charging
What You Need:
- 2+ years of experience in cell or battery testing within an engineering or manufacturing industry
- Hands-on experience with cell test/data monitoring, battery module and/or pack test/data monitoring
- Hands-on experience building fixtures and procuring parts
- Hands-on experience preparing samples for test
- Experience successfully conducting tests according to SOPs and Test Plans
- Problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills
- HS Diploma or GED
Bonus Qualifications
- Ability to travel to test facilities
- Associate degree in engineering
- Experience with Battery Manufacturing
- Experience with high voltage systems: cars, aircraft, etc.
- Experience with DO-160G, DO-311A, UN 38.3
- Experience with data analysis
- Experience with Accelerometers and vibration controller
- Experience with AVL, Arbin, Neware, Chroma, and/or other Test Cycler Systems
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 $32.00/hr - $42.00/hr. 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:
- Design high voltage battery pack components from start to finish across multiple aircraft programs in both commercial and defense applications
- Collaborate with key stakeholders such as CAE engineers, quality, testing, supply chain, and manufacturing to ensure success of your designs and the product
- Provide hands-on prototyping, build, and root cause support throughout the entire design cycle
- Work closely with integration and certification teams to ensure the product meets all FAA certification requirements
- Push the boundaries of conventional battery design to meet the stringent design requirements of aerospace applications
What you need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in high voltage battery design for automotive or aerospace
- Strong engineering fundamentals (structural design, materials, statics, dynamics, heat transfer, fluids, etc)
- Solid background in CAD (NX experience preferred), tolerance stack analysis, and 2D drafting with GD&T
- Experience developing parts with various manufacturing processes in both prototype and mass production settings
- Ability to use simplified tools, calculations, and CAE to quickly drive development
- Hands on prototype and build experience
- Exceptional communication skills across all mediums
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 $144,000 - $198,000. 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.
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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Design Engineer, Turboshaft Mechanical
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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:
- Create models of parts and large-scale assemblies for the design and integration of a novel Turbogenerator using Siemens NX
- Develop master geometry and skeleton models
- Design for manufacture and assembly
- Generate detailed 2D drawings for manufacture
- Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Manage design lifecycle, including interfacing with manufacturing and test teams
- Maintain bill of materials, test profiles, design guides
- Attend and present your designs to stakeholders
- Interface with supply chain, quality, manufacturing, and stress / FEA engineers
What you’ll need:
- BS / MS / PhD in a related scientific or engineering field.
- 5+ years experience in mechanical design
- Strong fundamentals and demonstrated understanding complex system design
- Experience with stress and finite element analysis
- Experience with Siemens NX and suite of tools
- A systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to communicate complex, technical rationale to multidisciplinary stakeholders.
- Extremely self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports and documents.
- Proficiency in PDM and PLM environments
Nice to have:
- Experience with Turbogenerator design
- Experience with computational fluid dynamics and analysis
- Prior experience with hybrid-electric aircraft, eVTOLs, or hybrid automotive powertrains.
- Familiarity with FAA or EASA certification
- Knowledge of simulation model validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification methods.
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 support the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $144,000 - $180,000. 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.
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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Thermal Analysis Engineer, Battery
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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:
- Conduct thermal analysis and simulation of battery packs and modules using CAE tools.
- Develop efficient simulation methods and workflows.
- Design and optimize battery thermal management systems (e.g., cold plates, phase change materials) for performance and safety.
- Plan and execute thermal testing to validate and improve models.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, control, and systems engineering teams to integrate thermal solutions and models.
- Document results, design recommendations, and testing outcomes in reports and presentations.
What you need:
- Familiarity with CFD/CAE tools (e.g., STAR-CCM+ or Ansys Fluent).
- Strong foundation in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and electrical fundamentals.
- Understanding of numerical methods and simulation workflows.
- Familiarity with programming (Python or Matlab/Simulink).
- Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Bonus skills:
- Experience with eVTOLs or other electric aircraft programs.
- Experience with Thermal Management System design for high-voltage (HV) Battery.
- Experience with software development best practices, including Git, CICD, and Conda.
- Experience with experimental data processing and reduction techniques.
- Knowledge of model verification, validation, calibration, and uncertainty quantification.
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 support the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $144,000 - $180,000. 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.
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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Battery Test Engineer, Electrical
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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:
- Perform the systems and integration testing of prototype and certified Batteries or BMS components for the eVTOL aircraft
- Collaborate with BMS, Controls, Engines, Flight, Integrated, & Systems teams across the company to develop test plans and execute on those plans for flight critical hardware
- Support Regression testing
- Support EMC, Short Circuit, and Electrical Design Infrastructure
- Develop and test Mission Profiles on batteries
- Assist in developing the digital testing infrastructure for data storage and analysis
- Analyze test data and share with engineering teams
- Develop automated test equipment as needed
- Support Production & Reliability lab electrical infrastructure design
- Create reports for submission to the FAA.
What you need:
- BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in a battery design, bms/controls, battery testing, and/or electrical/electronic design/test environment
- Proficient in DO-160G, DO-311A, UN 38.3 or applicable test standards for test planning, setup, and execution
- Experience testing Battery Pack and BMS Electrically
- Experience with high voltage systems: cars, aircraft, etc.
- Experience with a wide variety of DAQ systems
- Experience with Altium
- Demonstrated project execution experience
- Positive can-do attitude
- Proficient with LabVIE or Python
- Proficient with CANoe, CANalyzer, PCAN
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience with Automation and Data Processing
- Experience with Polarion, JAMA, DOORS or other requirements management tools
- Hands-on experience wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision
- Experience with AVL, Chroma, NI, HIL environments, and/or other Test Systems
- Experience with Electrical and Environmental test equipment
- Experience creating reports for certification agencies
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 support the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $144,000 - $180,000. 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.
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. Battery Test Engineer - Abuse
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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
- Formulate, Lead, and Execute cell, module, and battery pack abuse testing to include Thermal Runaway, Short Circuit, Over-Temperature, Overcharge, and Overdischarge
- Perform data analysis and create reports
- Design sub-scale and full scale test rigs for Safety/Abuse tests requiring pcba/hardware and software development
- Design and deploy custom thermal abuse test equipment and controllers
- Design bespoke test equipment and test automation software to support cross functional battery R&D testing
- Mechanical design of test rigs in NX CAD software
- Development of LabVIEW, Python, and other test development tools
- Support small scale buck and prototype builds
- Support troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of battery test equipment and setups
- Support failure review efforts
- Perform cell, buck, and pack teardown with the battery engineering team
- Develop novel test procedures and execute testing
- Create reports for submission to the FAA.
What You Need
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in cell and battery abuse testing within an engineering or manufacturing industry
- High Voltage experience
- Hands-on experience with cell test/data monitoring, battery module and/or pack test/data monitoring
- Design experience of fixtures, test setups, and procuring parts
- Experience with PCAN Explorer or CANalyzer applications and the HW used with the applications
- Hands-on experience preparing samples for test
- Experience successfully writing SOPs and Test Plans
- Problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills
- Experience with a wide variety of DAQ systems
- Experience with MATLAB and Python
Bonus Qualifications
- Ability to travel to test facilities
- Masters degree in engineering
- Experience with Battery Manufacturing
- Expert in LabView development applications
- Experience with high voltage systems: cars, aircraft, etc.
- Experience with DO-160G, DO-311A, UN 38.3, SAEJ2464
- Experience with data analysis
- Experience with Thermal Runaway setup and testing
- Experience with AVL, Arbin, Neware, Chroma, and/or other Test Cycler Systems or Bi-Directional Power Supplies
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 $134,000 - $174,000. 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.
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:
- Perform Electrical & Environmental testing of prototype and certified batteries for the eVTOL aircraft
- Collaborate with teams across the company to develop test plans and execute on those plans for flight critical hardware
- Perform Acceptance Testing on Modules,Battery Packs, and Charge Port Assemblies
- Design sub-scale test rigs for mechanical and environmental tests requiring pcba/hardware and software development
- Design and deploy custom test equipment and controllers
- Design bespoke test equipment and test automation software to support cross functional battery R&D testing
- Mechanical design of test rigs in NX CAD software
- Development of LabVIEW, Python, and other test development tools
- Analyze test data and share with engineering teams
- Develop automated test equipment as needed
- Develop novel test procedures and execute testing
- Create reports for submission to the FAA.
What you need:
- BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in a battery design, testing environment, or equipment design
- Experience testing Battery Pack Electrically & Mechanically
- Experience with high voltage systems: cars, aircraft, etc.
- Experience with LabVIEW
- Experience with a wide variety of DAQ systems (National Instruments is a plus)
- Experience with MATLAB and Python
- Demonstrated project execution experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of hands-on experience with electrical & mechanical systems
- Positive can-do attitude
Bonus Qualifications:
- Ability to travel to test facilities
- Experience with Battery Manufacturing
- Hands-on experience wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision
- Proficient in DO-160G, DO-311A, UN 38.3 or applicable test standards for test planning, setup, and execution
- Experience with Chroma, Keysight, National Instruments, and/or other Test Systems
- Experience with Environmental test equipment
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 $144,000 - $189,000. 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 the manager for the BMS Hardware Team, you will drive development of Archer’s high voltage battery management system (BMS) and charge control unit (CCU).
Specifically, you will:
- Build and mentor a team of electrical engineers developing the BMS and CCU hardware.
- Guide architectural decisions and down-selection, to drive new hardware concepts to maturity.
- Make critical technical decisions balancing performance, safety, schedule, and certification constraints.
- Lead engineering design reviews and manage flight hardware releases.
- Guide cross-functional teams through hardware analysis projects (eg. WCCA, FMEA, PSSA) in support of safe flight and certification.
- Manage technical engagement with suppliers, partners, and certification authorities.
- Support the Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams during NPI & production ramp.
- Collaborate closely with program teams, to deliver high-quality hardware on schedule.
- Coordinate with integration and test teams during deployment across integrated test labs and aircraft.
What You Need:
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of experience in electrical system design for EV, aerospace, or similar high-reliability applications.
- 3+ years of demonstrated people management experience.
- Experience with high voltage battery systems and BMS electronics.
- Proven ability to lead teams through ambiguity and competing priorities.
- Strong technical communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Track record of developing engineering talent and building collaborative team culture.
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience designing for HV battery systems in both aerospace and automotive contexts.
- Experience with new product development in regulated industries (e.g., aviation, medical devices).
- Experience with certification standards, DO-254, DO-160, AC 20-152A, ARP4754, or ISO 26262.
- Passion for aviation and eVTOLs
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 $172,800 - $232,600. 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.
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:
- Own the turboshaft in a complex hybrid powertrain / turbogenerator system
- Manage the turboshaft team, including varied experts on fuel, turbine design, exhaust and thermal etc.
- Ensure the turboshaft can be integrated, tested and certified within our aircraft
- Understand and optimize the turboshaft design for the integrated unit
- Manage technical, certification, program and other risks to ensure we are successful
- Directing turboshaft testing, verification and certification programs
- Defining the wider turboshaft sub-systems and integration challenges to mechanical engineers, systems engineers and others
- Define the strategy for turboshaft and turbogenerator development as well as the wider hybrid-powertrain strategy
What you’ll need:
- BS / MS / PhD in a related scientific or engineering field.
- 10+ years experience in turboshaft design and engine control
- Strong fundamentals and demonstrated understanding of turboshaft operation
- Experience with industry-standard tools, methods and processes
- Ability to do things faster but just as rigorously
- Strong experience with applying Part-33 / CS-E in novel systems programs
- A systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to communicate complex, technical rationale to multidisciplinary stakeholders.
- Extremely self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports and documents.
Nice to have:
- Prior experience with hybrid-electric aircraft, eVTOLs, or hybrid automotive powertrains
- Familiarity with FAA or EASA certification of electric powertrains and propulsion systems
- Knowledge of simulation model validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification methods.
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 support the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $207,000 - $259,000. 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.
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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Integration and Verification Engineer, Turbogenerator
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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:
- Own the integrated hybrid powertrain verification
- Take the systems engineering inputs of a turboshaft / turbogenerator powertrain system including batteries, motors and other complex mechanical parts and verify the system through test
- Own the verification of the turbogenerator on the test-bench and into the aircraft including the start of the flight test campaign
- Contribute to the design reviews of the turbogenerator in providing expert test and operation knowledge
- Manage suppliers, engineers and other stakeholders to ensure verification can happen safely and on time
- Ensure 3rd party stakeholders deliver on-time
- Ensure all verification activities can be performed safely
What you’ll need:
- BS / MS / PhD in a related scientific or engineering field.
- 10+ years experience in complex system verification
- Ability to operate quickly and to tight timelines in ensuring testing happens on time and can provide sufficient
- Strong fundamentals and demonstrated understanding of systems engineering
- Experience with industry-standard tools and operational behaviours for turbine and / or electrical systems
- A systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to communicate complex, technical rationale to multidisciplinary stakeholders.
- Extremely self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives alone and to tight deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports and documents.
Nice to have:
- Prior experience with hybrid-electric aircraft, eVTOLs, or hybrid automotive powertrains
- Prior experience with turboshafts, turbines and turbogenerators
- Familiarity with FAA or EASA certification
- Knowledge of simulation model validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification methods
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 support the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $172,000 - $216,000. 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.
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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Ground Support Equipment Engineer, Hybrid Powertrain
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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:
- Own the ground support equipment for the Hybrid Powertrain
- Own the certification, use, testing and operational definition for all ground support equipment required for our Hybrid Aircraft’s powertrain across, refueling (electric and liquid), cooling, maintenance, repair, hydraulics, exhaust and power management
- Own the systems engineering related to ground support equipment operations, repair and maintenance
- Manage design lifecycle, including interfacing with manufacturing and operational teams
- Attend and present your designs to stakeholders
What you’ll need:
- BS / MS / PhD in a related scientific or engineering field.
- 5+ years experience in ground support equipment or complex systems engineering
- Strong fundamental and demonstrated understanding of ground support equipment in aviation
- Experience with industry-standard tools and methods
- A systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to communicate complex, technical rationale to multidisciplinary stakeholders.
- Extremely self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports and documents.
Nice to have:
- Prior experience with hybrid-electric aircraft, eVTOLs, or hybrid automotive powertrains or aviation ground equipment
- Familiarity with FAA or EASA certification / operations at airports
- Knowledge of simulation model validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification methods.
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 support the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $172,000 - $216,000. 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.
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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